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Brisket vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brisket and Turkey leg different?

  • Brisket is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey leg is richer in Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Brisket is 72% higher.
  • Brisket contains 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Turkey leg. While Brisket contains 7.934g of Monounsaturated Fat, Turkey leg contains only 2.06g.
  • Turkey leg has less Saturated Fat.

Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +41.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Contains more Zinc +116.5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains more Copper +42%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +41.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Contains more Zinc +116.5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains more Copper +42%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Equal in Selenium - 26.4

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 B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +443.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 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 B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +443.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Fats +174.1%
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Other +275%
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 +47.5%
Contains more Fats +174.1%
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Other +275%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.7%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Turkey leg Opinion
Protein 28.82g 19.54g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 6.72g Brisket
Calories 289kcal 144kcal Brisket
Calcium 16mg 17mg Turkey leg
Iron 2.43mg 1.72mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 175mg 177mg Turkey leg
Potassium 232mg 273mg Turkey leg
Sodium 48mg 74mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 3.09mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.142mg Turkey leg
Manganese 0.01mg 0.022mg Turkey leg
Selenium 27.1µg 26.4µg Brisket
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.077mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.211mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 2.947mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Folate 9µg 10µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 0.39µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 1.101mg 0.861mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.998mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.537mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.809mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.557mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.769mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 1.028mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.598mg Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 71mg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 7.305g 2.06g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 2.06g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 1.83g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket 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
43%
Brisket
27%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
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 - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.