Yogurt vs. Chicken Leg

Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Chicken Leg


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

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

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

  • Chicken leg has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken leg is a great source of potassium.
  • Chicken leg is an excellent source of protein.
  • Yogurt has 52% less saturated fat than chicken leg.
  • Yogurt has 6.1 times less cholesterol than chicken leg.
  • Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of yogurt 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: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Chicken Leg (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

calories

Chicken leg is high in calories and yogurt has 71% less calories than chicken leg - yogurt has 61 calories per 100 grams and chicken leg has 214 calories.

Yogurt Chicken Leg
Protein 22% 31%
Carbohydrates 30% ~
Fat 48% 68%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both yogurt and chicken leg are low in carbohydrates - yogurt has 4.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

sugar

Chicken leg has less sugar than yogurt - yogurt 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 372% more protein than yogurt - yogurt has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken leg has 16.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Yogurt has 52% less saturated fat than chicken leg - yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken leg has 4.4g of saturated fat.

trans fat

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

cholesterol

Yogurt has 6.1 times less cholesterol than chicken leg - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken leg has 93mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Yogurt and chicken leg contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Yogurt and chicken leg contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken leg has 28ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Yogurt and chicken leg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Yogurt and chicken leg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yogurt 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 thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both yogurt and chicken leg contain significant amounts of riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.

Yogurt Chicken Leg
Thiamin 0.029 MG 0.073 MG
Riboflavin 0.142 MG 0.141 MG
Niacin 0.075 MG 4.733 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.389 MG 0.994 MG
Vitamin B6 0.032 MG 0.318 MG
Folate 7 UG 4 UG
Vitamin B12 0.37 UG 0.56 UG

Minerals

calcium

Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than chicken leg - yogurt has 121mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken leg has 9mg of calcium.

iron

Chicken leg has 12 times more iron than yogurt - yogurt has 0.05mg 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 31% more potassium than yogurt - yogurt has 155mg 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,

Yogurt Chicken Leg
beta-carotene 5 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 yogurt per 100 grams.

Yogurt Chicken Leg
alpha linoleic acid 0.027 G 0.155 G
DHA ~ 0.01 G
EPA ~ 0.004 G
DPA ~ 0.012 G
Total 0.027 G 0.181 G

omega 6s

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

Yogurt Chicken Leg
linoleic acid 0.065 G 2.987 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.016 G
Total 0.065 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 Yogurt or Chicken Leg .

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

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FAQ

Does yogurt or chicken leg contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chicken leg is high in calories and yogurt has 70% less calories than chicken leg - yogurt has 61 calories in 100g and chicken leg has 214 calories.

Is yogurt or chicken leg better for protein?
Chicken leg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 370% more protein than yogurt - yogurt has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken leg has 16.4g of protein.

Does yogurt or chicken leg contain more calcium?
Yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than chicken leg - yogurt has 121mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken leg has 9mg of calcium.