Turkey leg vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turkey leg and chicken breast?
- Turkey leg is richer in zinc, copper, iron, and vitamin B2, yet chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Chicken breast's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 74% higher.
- Turkey leg has 3 times more zinc than chicken breast. Turkey leg has 3.09mg of zinc, while chicken breast has 1.08mg.
- Chicken breast contains less saturated fat.
We used Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +50.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +186.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +401.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 14.782mg | 74% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 33.44g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.64mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 1.08mg | 18% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.054mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 246mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 91mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 1.14mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.125mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 1.07g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 1.29g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 6.72g | 4.71g | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 187kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 1.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.37µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 1.72g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.51g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 276mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 79mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 26.2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 1.412mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.765mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 2.836mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.925mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 1.328mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.