Turkey leg vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turkey leg and chicken thigh
- Turkey leg has more selenium and copper; however, chicken thigh is richer in vitamin B3, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Chicken thigh covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 26% more than turkey leg.
- Chicken thigh has 2 times less copper than turkey leg. Turkey leg has 0.142mg of copper, while chicken thigh has 0.09mg.
- Turkey leg contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 | +30.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.8% |
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:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~1.03g
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
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.8% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 7.12mg | 26% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 28.18g | 17% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 20.5µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 102mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 10.3g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 218kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 2.43g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 3.82g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 1.285mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 2.78g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.33µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.255mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 2.79mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 199mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 1.46mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 259mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.03g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.72g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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