Turkey neck vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Turkey neck and Turkey leg
- Turkey neck has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Turkey leg has more Iron, and Vitamin B5.
- Turkey neck's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 57% more.
- Turkey neck has 3 times more Sodium than Turkey leg. Turkey neck has 233mg of Sodium, while Turkey leg has 74mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw.
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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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Calcium
+41.2%
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Manganese
+154.5%
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Iron
+70.3%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+10.6%
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Potassium
+105.3%
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Sodium
-68.2%
Equal in Zinc - 3.09
Equal in Copper - 0.142
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
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Calcium
+41.2%
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Manganese
+154.5%
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Iron
+70.3%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+10.6%
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Potassium
+105.3%
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Sodium
-68.2%
Equal in Zinc - 3.09
Equal in Copper - 0.142
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
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
+1333.3%
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Vitamin B3
+67.1%
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Vitamin B12
+351.3%
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Vitamin B1
+51%
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Vitamin B5
+36.1%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.211
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.34
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Vitamin A
+1333.3%
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Vitamin B3
+67.1%
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Vitamin B12
+351.3%
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Vitamin B1
+51%
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Vitamin B5
+36.1%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.211
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.34
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+45.7%
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Protein
+18.4%
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Fats
+11.3%
Equal in Water - 72.69
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
6.04 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.92 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
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Other
+45.7%
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Protein
+18.4%
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Fats
+11.3%
Equal in Water - 72.69
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-20%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.8%
Saturated Fat:
1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.478 g
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
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Saturated Fat
-20%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.8%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 16.51g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 6.04g | 6.72g |
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| Calories | 125kcal | 144kcal |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 1.01mg | 1.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 160mg | 177mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 273mg |
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| Sodium | 233mg | 74mg |
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| Zinc | 3.39mg | 3.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.142mg | |
| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 28.6µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 43IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 13µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.211mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.924mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.801mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.364mg | 0.34mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.76µg | 0.39µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.6mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 1.144mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 1.363mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.532mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 0.528mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.448mg | 0.598mg |
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| Cholesterol | 115mg | 71mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.647g | 2.06g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.824g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.478g | 1.83g |
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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
44%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey neck 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 - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
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.