Turkey meat vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Turkey meat and Turkey leg different?
- Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Turkey leg is richer in Iron, Zinc, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Turkey meat is 41% higher.
- Turkey meat contains 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Turkey leg. While Turkey meat contains 1.02µg of Vitamin B12, Turkey leg contains only 0.39µg.
- Turkey leg has less Cholesterol.
Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw 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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Magnesium
+42.9%
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Phosphorus
+26%
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Selenium
+12.9%
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Calcium
+21.4%
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Iron
+57.8%
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Potassium
+14.2%
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Sodium
-28.2%
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Zinc
+24.6%
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Copper
+52.7%
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Manganese
+57.1%
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Magnesium
+42.9%
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Phosphorus
+26%
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Selenium
+12.9%
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Calcium
+21.4%
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Iron
+57.8%
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Potassium
+14.2%
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Sodium
-28.2%
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Zinc
+24.6%
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Copper
+52.7%
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Manganese
+57.1%
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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Vitamin A
+1200%
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Vitamin B2
+33.2%
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Vitamin B3
+224.8%
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Vitamin B6
+81.2%
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Vitamin B12
+161.5%
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Vitamin B1
+71.1%
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Vitamin B5
+15%
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Folate
+11.1%
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Vitamin A
+1200%
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Vitamin B2
+33.2%
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Vitamin B3
+224.8%
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Vitamin B6
+81.2%
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Vitamin B12
+161.5%
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Vitamin B1
+71.1%
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Vitamin B5
+15%
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Folate
+11.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+46.1%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+14.4%
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Other
+118.8%
Equal in Fats - 6.72
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
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0.48 g
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19.54 g
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6.72 g
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0 g
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72.69 g
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1.05 g
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Protein
+46.1%
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+14.4%
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+118.8%
Equal in Fats - 6.72
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+28.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+15.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.06
Saturated Fat:
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.119 g
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+28.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+15.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.06
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Protein | 28.55g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 7.39g | 6.72g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 144kcal |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 223mg | 177mg |
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| Potassium | 239mg | 273mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 74mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.142mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.34mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 0.39µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.598mg |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 71mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 2.06g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1.83g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
50%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.