Potato Starch vs. Chicken Leg

Nutrition comparison of Potato Starch and Chicken Leg


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

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

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

  • Both chicken leg and potato starch are high in calories.
  • Chicken leg has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
  • Chicken leg is a great source of potassium.
  • Chicken leg is an excellent source of protein.
  • Potato starch has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken leg.
Detailed nutritional comparison of potato starch 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: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) 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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Both chicken leg and potato starch are high in calories. Potato starch has 56% more calories than chicken leg - chicken leg has 214 calories per 100 grams and potato starch has 333 calories.

Potato Starch Chicken Leg
Protein ~ 31%
Carbohydrates 100% ~
Fat ~ 68%
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carbohydrates

Potato starch is high in carbohydrates and chicken leg has 100% less carbohydrates than potato starch - chicken leg has 0.17g of total carbs per 100 grams and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.

Protein

protein

Chicken leg is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than potato starch - chicken leg has 16.4g of protein per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Fat

saturated fat

Potato starch has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken leg - chicken leg has 4.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

trans fat

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

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Chicken leg and potato starch contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chicken leg has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Chicken leg has more Vitamin A than potato starch - chicken leg has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Chicken leg and potato starch contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken leg has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Chicken leg and potato starch contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken leg has 2.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Chicken leg has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.

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

Minerals

calcium

Chicken leg has more calcium than potato starch - chicken leg has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

iron

Chicken leg has more iron than potato starch - chicken leg has 0.69mg of iron per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

potassium

Chicken leg is a great source of potassium and it has more potassium than potato starch - chicken leg has 203mg of potassium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.




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 Potato Starch or Chicken Leg .

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

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FAQ

Does chicken leg or potato starch contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both chicken leg and potato starch are high in calories. Potato starch has 60% more calories than chicken leg - chicken leg has 214 calories in 100g and potato starch has 333 calories.

Is chicken leg or potato starch better for protein?
Chicken leg is a fantastic source of protein and it has more protein than potato starch - chicken leg has 16.4g of protein per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Does chicken leg or potato starch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, potato starch is high in carbohydrates and chicken leg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than potato starch - chicken leg has 0.17g of carbs for 100g and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.