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Corned beef vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corned beef and Turkey leg

  • Corned beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Turkey leg is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Corned beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 52% more than Turkey leg.
  • Turkey leg has 13 times less Sodium than Corned beef. Corned beef has 973mg of Sodium, while Turkey leg has 74mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 Zinc +48.2%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.6%
Contains more Potassium +88.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.72
Equal in Copper - 0.142
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Contains more Zinc +48.2%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.6%
Contains more Potassium +88.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.72
Equal in Copper - 0.142
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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 B12 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.947
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
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 B12 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.947

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +182.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +146.7%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.54
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 Fats +182.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +146.7%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.1%
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Turkey leg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Corned beef Turkey leg Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 19.54g Turkey leg
Fats 18.98g 6.72g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Calories 251kcal 144kcal Corned beef
Calcium 8mg 17mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.86mg 1.72mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 125mg 177mg Turkey leg
Potassium 145mg 273mg Turkey leg
Sodium 973mg 74mg Turkey leg
Zinc 4.58mg 3.09mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.142mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 32.8µg 26.4µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.077mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.211mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 2.947mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Folate 6µg 10µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.39µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.726mg 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.445mg 1.537mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.536mg 1.809mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.473mg 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.769mg Turkey leg
Valine 0.901mg 1.028mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.58mg 0.598mg Turkey leg
Cholesterol 98mg 71mg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 6.34g 2.06g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 2.06g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.83g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Turkey leg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
33%
Corned beef
27%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)
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 - 4.28g)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.