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Turkey leg vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey leg and Game?

  • Turkey leg is higher in Selenium, and Zinc, yet Game is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Game's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 247% more.
  • Turkey leg has 3 times more Selenium than Game. While Turkey leg has 26.4µg of Selenium, Game has only 9.7µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Game is lower.

We used Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Game meat, deer, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Zinc +47.8%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Contains more Iron +97.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Copper +78.2%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Zinc +47.8%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Contains more Iron +97.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Copper +78.2%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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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Game
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1517.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.37
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% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1517.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +177.7%
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Equal in Water - 73.57
Equal in Other - 1.05
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +177.7%
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Equal in Water - 73.57
Equal in Other - 1.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +289.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +289.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%

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 Game
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Game Opinion
Protein 19.54g 22.96g Game
Fats 6.72g 2.42g Turkey leg
Calories 144kcal 120kcal Turkey leg
Calcium 17mg 5mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.72mg 3.4mg Game
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Game
Phosphorus 177mg 202mg Game
Potassium 273mg 318mg Game
Sodium 74mg 51mg Game
Zinc 3.09mg 2.09mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.142mg 0.253mg Game
Manganese 0.022mg 0.041mg Game
Selenium 26.4µg 9.7µg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.2mg Game
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.22mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.48mg Game
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 6.37mg Game
Vitamin B5 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.37mg Game
Folate 10µg 4µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 6.31µg Game
Vitamin K 1.1µg Game
Tryptophan 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg 1.08mg Game
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0.908mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg 1.951mg Game
Lysine 1.809mg 2.006mg Game
Methionine 0.557mg 0.566mg Game
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.937mg Game
Valine 1.028mg 1.073mg Game
Histidine 0.598mg 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 71mg 85mg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 2.06g 0.95g Game
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 0.67g Turkey leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 0.47g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey leg Game
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
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
47%
Game

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 - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.11g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Game
Game is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.