Chicken Leg vs. Carrots

Nutrition comparison of Chicken Leg and Carrots


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of chicken leg versus carrots (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken leg and carrots:

  • Both carrots and chicken leg are high in potassium.
  • Carrot has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken leg.
  • Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
  • Chicken leg has 55.3 times less carbohydrates than carrot.
  • Chicken leg has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more folate.
  • Chicken leg is an excellent source of protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chicken leg and carrots is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Leg (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Chicken leg is high in calories and carrot has 81% less calories than chicken leg - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and chicken leg has 214 calories.

Chicken Leg Carrots
Protein 31% 8%
Carbohydrates ~ 88%
Fat 68% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Chicken leg has 55.3 times less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken leg - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken leg does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Chicken leg has less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken leg does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Chicken leg is an excellent source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and chicken leg has 16.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Carrot has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken leg - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken leg has 4.4g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both chicken leg and carrots are low in trans fat - chicken leg has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Carrot has less cholesterol than chicken leg - chicken leg has 93mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Carrot has 28 times more Vitamin C than chicken leg - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 28 times more Vitamin A than chicken leg - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken leg has 28ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Chicken leg and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - chicken leg has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Carrots and chicken leg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Carrots and chicken leg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken leg has 2.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Chicken leg has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more folate. Both chicken leg and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin.

Chicken Leg Carrots
Thiamin 0.073 MG 0.066 MG
Riboflavin 0.141 MG 0.058 MG
Niacin 4.733 MG 0.983 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.994 MG 0.273 MG
Vitamin B6 0.318 MG 0.138 MG
Folate 4 UG 19 UG
Vitamin B12 0.56 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Carrot has 267% more calcium than chicken leg - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken leg has 9mg of calcium.

iron

Carrots and chicken leg contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.69mg of iron.

potassium

Both carrots and chicken leg are high in potassium. Carrot has 58% more potassium than chicken leg - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken leg has 203mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Chicken Leg Carrots
lutein + zeaxanthin 91 UG 256 UG
beta-carotene ~ 8285 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 3477 UG
lycopene ~ 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken leg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than carrot per 100 grams.

Chicken Leg Carrots
alpha linoleic acid 0.155 G 0.002 G
DHA 0.01 G ~
EPA 0.004 G ~
DPA 0.012 G ~
Total 0.181 G 0.002 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken leg has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.

Chicken Leg Carrots
other omega 6 0.016 G ~
linoleic acid 2.987 G 0.1 G
Total 3.003 G 0.1 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Chicken Leg or Carrots .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken Leg (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .

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FAQ

Does carrots or chicken leg contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chicken leg is high in calories and carrot has 80% less calories than chicken leg - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and chicken leg has 214 calories.

Is carrots or chicken leg better for protein?
Chicken leg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and chicken leg has 16.4g of protein.

Does carrots or chicken leg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken leg has 55.3 times fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and chicken leg has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

Does carrots or chicken leg contain more potassium?
Both carrots and chicken leg are high in potassium. Carrot has 60% more potassium than chicken leg - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken leg has 203mg of potassium.