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Pot roast vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pot roast and Turkey leg?

  • Pot roast is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Turkey leg is richer in Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pot roast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
  • Pot roast has 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Turkey leg. Pot roast has 8.175g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Turkey leg has 2.06g.
  • Turkey leg contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -36.5%
Contains more Zinc +115.5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
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% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 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 +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -36.5%
Contains more Zinc +115.5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
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 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.1%
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% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 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 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.1%
Contains more Folate +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Fats +185.3%
Contains more Water +40.1%
Equal in Other - 1.05
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 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 +48.1%
Contains more Fats +185.3%
Contains more Water +40.1%
Equal in Other - 1.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +296.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.5%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +296.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Turkey leg Opinion
Protein 28.94g 19.54g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 6.72g Pot roast
Calories 297kcal 144kcal Pot roast
Calcium 16mg 17mg Turkey leg
Iron 2.42mg 1.72mg Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 174mg 177mg Turkey leg
Potassium 231mg 273mg Turkey leg
Sodium 47mg 74mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 3.09mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.142mg Turkey leg
Manganese 0.01mg 0.022mg Turkey leg
Selenium 27µg 26.4µg Pot roast
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.077mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.211mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 2.947mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Folate 9µg 10µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0.39µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 1.156mg 0.861mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.998mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 1.537mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 1.809mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.557mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.769mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 1.028mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.598mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 71mg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 7.548g 2.06g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 2.06g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 1.83g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast 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
44%
Pot roast
27%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
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 - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.488g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
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 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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.