Chicken Leg vs. Chicken Quarter

Nutrition comparison of Chicken Leg and Chicken Quarter


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

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

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

  • Both chicken leg and chicken quarter are high in calories, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chicken leg and chicken quarter 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 Chicken Quarter (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both chicken leg and chicken quarter are high in calories. is very similar to chicken leg for calories - chicken leg has 214 calories per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 214 calories.

Chicken Leg Chicken Quarter
Protein 31% 31%
Carbohydrates ~ ~
Fat 68% 68%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both chicken leg and chicken quarter are low in carbohydrates - chicken leg has 0.17g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

Protein

protein

Both chicken leg and chicken quarter are high in protein. is very similar to chicken leg for protein - chicken leg has 16.4g of protein per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 16.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Chicken leg and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of saturated fat - chicken leg has 4.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 4.4g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both chicken leg and chicken quarter are low in trans fat - chicken leg has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.06g of trans fat.

cholesterol

Chicken leg and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of cholesterol - chicken leg has 93mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 93mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Chicken leg and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chicken leg has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Chicken leg and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken leg has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 28ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Chicken leg and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - chicken leg has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 2iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Chicken leg and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken leg has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Chicken leg and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken leg has 2.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 2.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Both chicken leg and chicken quarter contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.

Chicken Leg Chicken Quarter
Thiamin 0.073 MG 0.073 MG
Riboflavin 0.141 MG 0.141 MG
Niacin 4.733 MG 4.733 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.994 MG 0.994 MG
Vitamin B6 0.318 MG 0.318 MG
Folate 4 UG 4 UG
Vitamin B12 0.56 UG 0.56 UG

Minerals

calcium

Chicken leg and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of calcium - chicken leg has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 9mg of calcium.

iron

Chicken leg and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of iron - chicken leg has 0.69mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.69mg of iron.

potassium

Both chicken leg and chicken quarter are high in potassium. is very similar to chicken leg for potassium - chicken leg has 203mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken quarter 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, both chicken leg and chicken quarter contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Chicken Leg Chicken Quarter
lutein + zeaxanthin 91 UG 91 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both chicken leg and chicken quarter contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA.

Chicken Leg Chicken Quarter
alpha linoleic acid 0.155 G 0.155 G
DHA 0.01 G 0.01 G
EPA 0.004 G 0.004 G
DPA 0.012 G 0.012 G
Total 0.181 G 0.181 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chicken leg and chicken quarter contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Chicken Leg Chicken Quarter
other omega 6 0.016 G 0.016 G
linoleic acid 2.987 G 2.987 G
Total 3.003 G 3.003 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 Chicken Quarter .

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

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FAQ

Does chicken leg or chicken quarter contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both chicken leg and chicken quarter are high in calories. is quite similar to chicken leg for calories - chicken leg has 214 calories in 100g and chicken quarter has 214 calories.

Is chicken leg or chicken quarter better for protein?
Both chicken leg and chicken quarter are high in protein. is very similar to chicken leg for protein - chicken leg has 16.4g of protein per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 16.4g of protein.

Does chicken leg or chicken quarter contain more potassium?
Both chicken leg and chicken quarter are high in potassium. is very similar to chicken leg for potassium - chicken leg has 203mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken quarter has 203mg of potassium.