Turkey leg vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Turkey leg and Ground chicken?
- Turkey leg is richer in Selenium, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, yet Ground chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
- Ground chicken's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 26% higher.
- Turkey leg has 2 times more Copper than Ground chicken. Turkey leg has 0.142mg of Copper, while Ground chicken has 0.062mg.
- Turkey leg contains less Cholesterol.
We used Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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 CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +84.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.2% |
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 FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.5% |
~equal in
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
3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +136.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Calories | 144kcal | 189kcal |
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| Protein | 19.54g | 23.28g |
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| Fats | 6.72g | 10.92g |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 107mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 273mg | 677mg |
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| Iron | 1.72mg | 0.93mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.062mg |
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| Zinc | 3.09mg | 1.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 177mg | 234mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 75mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 14.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 7.107mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.538mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.51µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.087g |
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| Choline | 59mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.06g | 3.11g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.06g | 4.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 2.08g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.196mg |
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| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.97mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.06mg |
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| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.816mg |
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| Lysine | 1.809mg | 2.014mg |
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| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.596mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.912mg |
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| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.102mg |
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| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.706mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.031g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.016g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
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 - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken 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.