Milk vs. Chicken Leg

Nutrition comparison of Milk and Chicken Leg


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

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

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

  • Chicken leg has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken leg is a great source of potassium.
  • Chicken leg is an excellent source of protein.
  • Milk has 10.6 times less cholesterol than chicken leg.
  • Milk has 71% less saturated fat than chicken leg.
  • Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of milk and chicken leg 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Chicken Leg (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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Chicken leg is high in calories and milk has 77% less calories than chicken leg - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and chicken leg has 214 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, milk is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken leg per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for chicken leg, 31:0:69 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Milk Chicken Leg
Protein 27% 31%
Carbohydrates 38% ~
Fat 35% 69%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both milk and chicken leg are low in carbohydrates - milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

sugar

Chicken leg has less sugar than milk - milk has 5.1g 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 396% more protein than milk - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken leg has 16.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Milk has 71% less saturated fat than chicken leg - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken leg has 4.4g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both milk and chicken leg are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.06g of trans fat.

cholesterol

Milk has 10.6 times less cholesterol than chicken leg - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken leg has 93mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

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

Vitamin A

Milk has 96% more Vitamin A than chicken leg - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken leg has 28ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Milk has 23 times more Vitamin D than chicken leg - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken leg has 2iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Milk and chicken leg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Milk and chicken leg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken leg has 2.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Milk Chicken Leg
Thiamin 0.039 MG 0.073 MG
Riboflavin 0.185 MG 0.141 MG
Niacin 0.092 MG 4.733 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.356 MG 0.994 MG
Vitamin B6 0.038 MG 0.318 MG
Folate 5 UG 4 UG
Vitamin B12 0.53 UG 0.56 UG

Minerals

calcium

Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than chicken leg - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken leg has 9mg of calcium.

iron

Chicken leg has 33 times more iron than milk - milk has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.69mg of iron.

potassium

Chicken leg is a great source of potassium and it has 45% more potassium than milk - milk has 140mg 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,

Milk Chicken Leg
beta-carotene 4 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 91 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Milk Chicken Leg
alpha linoleic acid 0.008 G 0.155 G
DHA ~ 0.01 G
EPA ~ 0.004 G
DPA ~ 0.012 G
Total 0.008 G 0.181 G

omega 6s

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

Milk Chicken Leg
other omega 6 ~ 0.016 G
linoleic acid 0.062 G 2.987 G
Total 0.062 G 3.003 G



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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Chicken Leg (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) .

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FAQ

Does milk or chicken leg contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chicken leg is high in calories and milk has 80% less calories than chicken leg - milk has 50 calories in 100g and chicken leg has 214 calories.

Is milk or chicken leg better for protein?
Chicken leg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 400% more protein than milk - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken leg has 16.4g of protein.

Does milk or chicken leg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both milk and chicken leg are low in carbohydrates - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and chicken leg has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

Does milk or chicken leg contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than chicken leg - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken leg has 9mg of calcium.

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