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Goat vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Goat and Turkey leg

  • Goat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B3, however, Turkey leg has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Goat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 33% more.
  • Goat has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Turkey leg. Goat has 0.61mg of Vitamin B2, while Turkey leg has 0.211mg.
  • Goat is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted 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 +116.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Zinc +70.6%
Contains more Copper +113.4%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -14%
Contains more Selenium +123.7%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +116.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Zinc +70.6%
Contains more Copper +113.4%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -14%
Contains more Selenium +123.7%
Equal in Calcium - 17

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.
Goat
7
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
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 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Other +58.1%
Contains more Fats +121.8%
Equal in Water - 72.69
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 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 +38.7%
Contains more Other +58.1%
Contains more Fats +121.8%
Equal in Water - 72.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +695.7%
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +695.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Turkey leg Opinion
Protein 27.1g 19.54g Goat
Fats 3.03g 6.72g Turkey leg
Calories 143kcal 144kcal Turkey leg
Calcium 17mg 17mg
Iron 3.73mg 1.72mg Goat
Magnesium 0mg 21mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 201mg 177mg Goat
Potassium 405mg 273mg Goat
Sodium 86mg 74mg Turkey leg
Zinc 5.27mg 3.09mg Goat
Copper 0.303mg 0.142mg Goat
Manganese 0.042mg 0.022mg Goat
Selenium 11.8µg 26.4µg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.34mg Goat
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.077mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.61mg 0.211mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.95mg 2.947mg Goat
Vitamin B5 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Folate 5µg 10µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.39µg Goat
Vitamin K 1.2µg Goat
Tryptophan 0.403mg 0.219mg Goat
Threonine 1.29mg 0.861mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.371mg 0.998mg Goat
Leucine 2.258mg 1.537mg Goat
Lysine 2.016mg 1.809mg Goat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.557mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.769mg Goat
Valine 1.452mg 1.028mg Goat
Histidine 0.565mg 0.598mg Turkey leg
Cholesterol 75mg 71mg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 0.93g 2.06g Goat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 2.06g Turkey leg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 1.83g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goat 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
33%
Goat
27%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Goat
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 - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat
Goat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.