Turkey leg vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between turkey leg and chicken meat
- Turkey leg has more zinc, copper, and iron; however, chicken meat has more vitamin B3, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Chicken meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 35% more.
- Turkey leg has 2 times more copper than chicken meat. Turkey leg has 0.142mg of copper, while chicken meat has 0.066mg.
- Turkey leg is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat,, and skin, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat,, and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +188% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.6% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-400% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.4% |
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Carbs
~0g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +159.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 8.487mg | 35% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 27.3g | 16% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 6.72g | 13.6g | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 1.94mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 5.34g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 3.79g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 2.97g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.066mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 1.26mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 23.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 239kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.168mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 1.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 82mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
25%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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 - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.