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Bear meat vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bear meat and turkey leg

  • Bear meat has more iron, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey leg is richer in selenium.
  • Bear meat covers your daily iron needs 113% more than turkey leg.
  • Turkey leg has 6 times less vitamin B12 than bear meat. Bear meat has 2.47µg of vitamin B12, while turkey leg has 0.39µg.
  • Turkey leg contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Contains more IronIron +523.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +232.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Potassium ~273mg
~equal in Copper ~0.142mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~177mg
~equal in Sodium ~74mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.9%
Contains more FatsFats +99.3%
Contains more WaterWater +35.7%
Contains more OtherOther +64.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +174.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bear meat Turkey leg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Bear meat Turkey leg DV% diff.
Iron 10.73mg 1.72mg 113%
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 0.39µg 87%
Zinc 10.27mg 3.09mg 65%
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.211mg 47%
Selenium 11.2µg 26.4µg 28%
Protein 32.42g 19.54g 26%
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 22%
Choline 122.3mg 22%
Fats 13.39g 6.72g 10%
Cholesterol 98mg 71mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.66g 2.06g 9%
Saturated fat 3.54g 2.06g 7%
Calories 259kcal 144kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 1.83g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.34mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 2.947mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Calcium 5mg 17mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Phosphorus 170mg 177mg 1%
Copper 0.148mg 0.142mg 1%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 21mg 0%
Potassium 263mg 273mg 0%
Sodium 71mg 74mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 0.861mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 1.809mg 0%
Methionine 0.557mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0%
Valine 1.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.598mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Turkey leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
57%
Bear meat
25%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bear meat
Bear meat 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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/nutrients
  2. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.