Turkey leg vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Turkey leg and Beef ribs different?
- Turkey leg is higher in Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef ribs is 81% higher.
- Turkey leg contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef ribs. While Turkey leg contains 1.09mg of Vitamin B5, Beef ribs contain only 0.37mg.
- Turkey leg has less Saturated Fat.
Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
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Calcium
+70%
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Copper
+61.4%
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Manganese
+69.2%
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Selenium
+24.5%
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Iron
+35.5%
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Sodium
-13.5%
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Zinc
+86.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 172
Equal in Potassium - 290
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Calcium
+70%
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Copper
+61.4%
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Manganese
+69.2%
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Selenium
+24.5%
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Iron
+35.5%
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Sodium
-13.5%
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Zinc
+86.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 172
Equal in Potassium - 290
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+11.1%
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Vitamin B5
+194.6%
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Vitamin B6
+47.8%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin B3
+23.5%
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Vitamin B12
+497.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+11.1%
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Vitamin B5
+194.6%
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Vitamin B6
+47.8%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin B3
+23.5%
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Vitamin B12
+497.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+57.7%
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Other
+72.1%
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Protein
+16.7%
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Fats
+353.7%
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
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1.05 g
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
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Water
+57.7%
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+72.1%
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Protein
+16.7%
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Fats
+353.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-83.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+74.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+533%
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
Saturated Fat:
12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.05 g
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Saturated Fat
-83.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+74.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+533%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 19.54g | 22.8g |
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| Fats | 6.72g | 30.49g |
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| Calories | 144kcal | 372kcal |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 1.72mg | 2.33mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 177mg | 172mg |
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| Potassium | 273mg | 290mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 64mg |
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| Zinc | 3.09mg | 5.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.088mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 21.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 3.64mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.23mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 2.33µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.255mg |
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| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.996mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.025mg |
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| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.802mg |
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| Lysine | 1.809mg | 1.897mg |
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| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.584mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.89mg |
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| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.109mg |
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| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.781mg |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 85mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.06g | 12.29g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.06g | 13.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 1.05g |
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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
27%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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 ($)