Turkey leg vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Turkey leg and Kielbasa?
- Turkey leg is higher in Iron, yet Kielbasa is higher in Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 49% more.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey leg is lower.
We used Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked 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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Iron
+38.7%
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Sodium
-93.8%
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Iron
+38.7%
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Sodium
-93.8%
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 C
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+49.2%
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Water
+17.2%
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Fats
+161.9%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+223.8%
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
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Protein
+49.2%
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Water
+17.2%
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Fats
+161.9%
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Other
+223.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-66.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+301.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+27.3%
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
Saturated Fat:
6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.33 g
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Saturated Fat
-66.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+301.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+27.3%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.9g |
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| Protein | 19.54g | 13.1g |
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| Fats | 6.72g | 17.6g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.9g |
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| Calories | 144kcal | 226kcal |
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| Calcium | 17mg |
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| Iron | 1.72mg | 1.24mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 177mg |
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| Potassium | 273mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 1200mg |
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| Zinc | 3.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg |
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| Folate | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg |
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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 | 70mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.06g | 6.23g |
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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 | 8.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 2.33g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)