Chicken Leg vs. Yellow Corn

Nutrition comparison of Chicken Leg and Cooked Yellow Corn


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

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

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

  • Both yellow corn and chicken leg are high in potassium.
  • Chicken leg has 122.4 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
  • Chicken leg has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, yellow corn contains more folate.
  • Chicken leg is an excellent source of protein.
  • Yellow corn has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken leg.
  • Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chicken leg and yellow corn 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

calories

Chicken leg is high in calories and yellow corn has 55% less calories than chicken leg - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and chicken leg has 214 calories.

Chicken Leg Yellow Corn
Protein 31% 12%
Carbohydrates ~ 76%
Fat 68% 12%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Chicken leg has 122.4 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken leg - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken leg does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Chicken leg has less sugar than yellow corn - yellow corn has 4.5g 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 380% more protein than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and chicken leg has 16.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Yellow corn has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken leg - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken leg has 4.4g of saturated fat.

trans fat

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

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Yellow corn has 26 times more Vitamin C than chicken leg - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Yellow corn and chicken leg contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken leg has 28ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Yellow corn and chicken leg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Yellow corn and chicken leg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken leg has 2.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Chicken Leg Yellow Corn
Thiamin 0.073 MG 0.093 MG
Riboflavin 0.141 MG 0.057 MG
Niacin 4.733 MG 1.683 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.994 MG 0.792 MG
Vitamin B6 0.318 MG 0.139 MG
Folate 4 UG 23 UG
Vitamin B12 0.56 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Yellow corn and chicken leg contain similar amounts of calcium - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken leg has 9mg of calcium.

iron

Yellow corn and chicken leg contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.69mg of iron.

potassium

Both yellow corn and chicken leg are high in potassium. Yellow corn has a little more potassium (7%) than chicken leg by weight - yellow corn has 218mg 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 Yellow Corn
lutein + zeaxanthin 91 UG 906 UG
beta-carotene ~ 66 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 23 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Chicken Leg Yellow Corn
alpha linoleic acid 0.155 G 0.018 G
DHA 0.01 G ~
EPA 0.004 G ~
DPA 0.012 G ~
Total 0.181 G 0.018 G

omega 6s

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

Chicken Leg Yellow Corn
other omega 6 0.016 G ~
linoleic acid 2.987 G 0.586 G
Total 3.003 G 0.586 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 Yellow Corn .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken Leg (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does yellow corn or chicken leg contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chicken leg is high in calories and yellow corn has 60% less calories than chicken leg - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and chicken leg has 214 calories.

Is yellow corn or chicken leg better for protein?
Chicken leg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 380% more protein than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and chicken leg has 16.4g of protein.

Does yellow corn or chicken leg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken leg has 122.4 times fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and chicken leg has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

Does yellow corn or chicken leg contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and chicken leg are high in potassium. Yellow corn has a little more potassium ( 10%) than chicken leg by weight - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken leg has 203mg of potassium.