Turkey leg vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Turkey leg and Barbecue chicken
- Turkey leg has more Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, and Copper, however, Barbecue chicken has more Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Turkey leg is 19% higher.
- Barbecue chicken has 2 times less Copper than Turkey leg. Turkey leg has 0.142mg of Copper, while Barbecue chicken has 0.077mg.
- Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Iron
+81.1%
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Sodium
-77.9%
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Zinc
+73.6%
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Copper
+84.4%
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Manganese
+340%
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Selenium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+23.2%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Potassium - 255
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Iron
+81.1%
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Sodium
-77.9%
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Zinc
+73.6%
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Copper
+84.4%
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Manganese
+340%
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Selenium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+23.2%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Potassium - 255
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin B1
+40%
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Vitamin B5
+617.1%
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Vitamin B6
+78%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin A
+2133.3%
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Vitamin B3
+94.5%
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Vitamin B12
+20.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
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Vitamin B1
+40%
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Vitamin B5
+617.1%
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Vitamin B6
+78%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin A
+2133.3%
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Vitamin B3
+94.5%
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Vitamin B12
+20.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+18.4%
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Other
+19.3%
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Protein
+15.2%
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Fats
+124.4%
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Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
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Water
+18.4%
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+19.3%
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Protein
+15.2%
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Fats
+124.4%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-47.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+212.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+11.4%
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
Saturated Fat:
3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.038 g
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Saturated Fat
-47.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+212.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+11.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g |
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| Protein | 19.54g | 22.51g |
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| Fats | 6.72g | 15.08g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.12g |
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| Calories | 144kcal | 226kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.04g |
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| Sugar | 0.12g |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1.72mg | 0.95mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 218mg |
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| Potassium | 273mg | 255mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 335mg |
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| Zinc | 3.09mg | 1.78mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 5.732mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.191mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.47µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.657mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 0.853mg |
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| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.549mg |
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| Lysine | 1.809mg | 1.75mg |
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| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.565mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.69mg |
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| Valine | 1.028mg | 0.935mg |
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| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.592mg |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 127mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.078g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.06g | 3.927g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.06g | 6.446g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 2.038g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.