Beef Liver vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Beef Liver and Turkey leg different?
- Beef Liver has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B6 than Turkey leg.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef Liver is 2925% higher.
- Beef Liver contains 9442 times more Vitamin A than Turkey leg. While Beef Liver contains 9442µg of Vitamin A, Turkey leg contains only 1µg.
- Turkey leg has less Cholesterol.
Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +280.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +9958.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1518.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +183.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1057033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1523.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +494.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +552.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +199.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17997.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2430% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.08 g
Fats:
5.26 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
58.81 g
Other:
1.72 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.109 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +83.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 191kcal | 144kcal |
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| Protein | 29.08g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 5.26g | 6.72g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.13g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 5.13g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 396mg | 71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 49IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | |
| Calcium | 6mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 352mg | 273mg |
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| Iron | 6.54mg | 1.72mg |
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| Copper | 14.283mg | 0.142mg |
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| Zinc | 5.3mg | 3.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 497mg | 177mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 31714IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9442µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.356mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 36.1µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.194mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 3.425mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 17.525mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 7.11mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.017mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 70.58µg | 0.39µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg |
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| Folate | 253µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.365g |
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| Choline | 426mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.947g | 2.06g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.124g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.109g | 1.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.368mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 1.215mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.352mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 2.67mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 2.247mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.759mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.515mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 1.761mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.598mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.659g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
1003%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 325mg)
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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.887g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)