Turkey leg vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Turkey leg and Chicken gizzard?
- Turkey leg is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Chicken gizzard is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, and Zinc.
- Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 100% more.
- Turkey leg has 7 times more Magnesium than Chicken gizzard. While Turkey leg has 21mg of Magnesium, Chicken gizzard has only 3mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken gizzard is lower.
We used Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered types 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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Magnesium
+600%
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Potassium
+52.5%
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Iron
+85.5%
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Sodium
-24.3%
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Zinc
+43%
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Copper
+13.4%
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Manganese
+236.4%
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Selenium
+55.7%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 189
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Magnesium
+600%
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Potassium
+52.5%
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Iron
+85.5%
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Sodium
-24.3%
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Zinc
+43%
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Copper
+13.4%
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Manganese
+236.4%
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Selenium
+55.7%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 189
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 B1
+196.2%
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Vitamin B5
+132.9%
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Vitamin B6
+378.9%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.12
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+196.2%
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Vitamin B5
+132.9%
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Vitamin B6
+378.9%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.12
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+150.7%
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Protein
+55.5%
Equal in Water - 67.93
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
30.39 g
Fats:
2.68 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.93 g
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0 g
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Fats
+150.7%
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Protein
+55.5%
Equal in Water - 67.93
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+290.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+418.4%
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Saturated Fat
-67.5%
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
Saturated Fat:
0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.353 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+290.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+418.4%
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Saturated Fat
-67.5%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 19.54g | 30.39g |
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| Fats | 6.72g | 2.68g |
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| Calories | 144kcal | 154kcal |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 17mg | |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 3.19mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 177mg | 189mg |
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| Potassium | 273mg | 179mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 56mg |
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| Zinc | 3.09mg | 4.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.161mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.074mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 41.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 3.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.468mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.071mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 1.04µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.598mg |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 370mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.13g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.06g | 0.67g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.06g | 0.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 0.353g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 299mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard 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 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.