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Turkey leg vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey leg and Brisket different?

  • Turkey leg is higher in Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Brisket is 72% higher.
  • Turkey leg contains 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Brisket. While Turkey leg contains 1.83g of Polyunsaturated fat, Brisket contains only 0.681g.
  • Turkey leg has less Cholesterol.

Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains more Copper +42%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Iron +41.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Contains more Zinc +116.5%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Selenium - 27.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains more Copper +42%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Iron +41.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Contains more Zinc +116.5%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Selenium - 27.1

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +443.6%
Equal in Folate - 9
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%
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% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +443.6%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Other +275%
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Fats +174.1%
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Other +275%
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Fats +174.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.1%
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Brisket Opinion
Protein 19.54g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 6.72g 18.42g Brisket
Calories 144kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 17mg 16mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.72mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 177mg 175mg Turkey leg
Potassium 273mg 232mg Turkey leg
Sodium 74mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 3.09mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.142mg 0.1mg Turkey leg
Manganese 0.022mg 0.01mg Turkey leg
Selenium 26.4µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.059mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.171mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 0.568mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.282mg Turkey leg
Folate 10µg 9µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.181mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.998mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.537mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.809mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.557mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.028mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.598mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 71mg 106mg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 2.06g 7.305g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 0.681g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey leg Brisket
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
27%
Turkey leg
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
58%
Brisket

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 - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.