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Bear meat vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bear meat and Turkey leg

  • Bear meat has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey leg is richer in Selenium.
  • Bear meat covers your daily Iron needs 113% more than Turkey leg.
  • Turkey leg has 6 times less Vitamin B12 than Bear meat. Bear meat has 2.47µg of Vitamin B12, while Turkey leg has 0.39µg.
  • Turkey leg contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +523.8%
Contains more Zinc +232.4%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Selenium +135.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Equal in Potassium - 273
Equal in Sodium - 74
Equal in Copper - 0.142
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 403% 17% 73% 24% 10% 281% 50% 0% 62%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +523.8%
Contains more Zinc +232.4%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Selenium +135.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Equal in Potassium - 273
Equal in Sodium - 74
Equal in Copper - 0.142

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 25% 190% 63% 0% 67% 5% 309% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 20% 49% 56% 66% 79% 8% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.9%
Contains more Fats +99.3%
Contains more Water +35.7%
Contains more Other +64.1%
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +65.9%
Contains more Fats +99.3%
Contains more Water +35.7%
Contains more Other +64.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bear meat Turkey leg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Turkey leg Opinion
Protein 32.42g 19.54g Bear meat
Fats 13.39g 6.72g Bear meat
Calories 259kcal 144kcal Bear meat
Calcium 5mg 17mg Turkey leg
Iron 10.73mg 1.72mg Bear meat
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Bear meat
Phosphorus 170mg 177mg Turkey leg
Potassium 263mg 273mg Turkey leg
Sodium 71mg 74mg Bear meat
Zinc 10.27mg 3.09mg Bear meat
Copper 0.148mg 0.142mg Bear meat
Manganese 0.022mg Turkey leg
Selenium 11.2µg 26.4µg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.49mg Bear meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.077mg Bear meat
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.211mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 2.947mg Bear meat
Vitamin B5 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Folate 6µg 10µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 0.39µg Bear meat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Bear meat
Tryptophan 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg Turkey leg
Valine 1.028mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg Turkey leg
Cholesterol 98mg 71mg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 3.54g 2.06g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0.03g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.02g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.66g 2.06g Bear meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 1.83g Bear meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Turkey leg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Bear meat
27%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/nutrients
  2. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.