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Game vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Game and Turkey leg different?

  • Game is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Turkey leg is higher in Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Game covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 40% more than Turkey leg.
  • Game contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey leg. Game contains 0.26mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey leg contains 0.077mg.
  • Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol.

Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw types were 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 +144.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Zinc +83.9%
Contains more Selenium +104.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 158% 20% 90% 33% 8% 46% 71% 3% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +144.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Zinc +83.9%
Contains more Selenium +104.7%
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.
Game
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 65% 169% 0% 0% 0% 7% 0% 0%
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 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Other +88.6%
Contains more Fats +151.7%
Contains more Water +10.3%
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 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 +50.7%
Contains more Other +88.6%
Contains more Fats +151.7%
Contains more Water +10.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.5%
44% 29% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.58 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Turkey leg Opinion
Protein 29.45g 19.54g Game
Fats 2.67g 6.72g Turkey leg
Calories 150kcal 144kcal Game
Calcium 4mg 17mg Turkey leg
Iron 4.2mg 1.72mg Game
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Game
Phosphorus 210mg 177mg Game
Potassium 372mg 273mg Game
Sodium 54mg 74mg Game
Zinc 1.68mg 3.09mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.213mg 0.142mg Game
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 12.9µg 26.4µg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.077mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.73mg 0.211mg Game
Vitamin B3 2.947mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B5 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg Turkey leg
Folate 9µg 10µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg Turkey leg
Tryptophan 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 1.362mg 0.861mg Game
Isoleucine 1.126mg 0.998mg Game
Leucine 2.489mg 1.537mg Game
Lysine 2.462mg 1.809mg Game
Methionine 0.838mg 0.557mg Game
Phenylalanine 1.166mg 0.769mg Game
Valine 1.31mg 1.028mg Game
Histidine 1.401mg 0.598mg Game
Cholesterol 126mg 71mg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 0.97g 2.06g Game
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 2.06g Turkey leg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.58g 1.83g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Game 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
20%
Game
27%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Game
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.09g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.