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Beef broiled vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef broiled and Turkey leg

  • Beef broiled has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Turkey leg has more Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Beef broiled's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 94% higher.
  • Turkey leg contains 3 times less Saturated Fat than Beef broiled. Beef broiled contains 5.895g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey leg contains 2.06g.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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.
Contains more Iron +51.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains more Zinc +104.2%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.8%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Sodium - 74
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +51.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains more Zinc +104.2%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.8%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Sodium - 74

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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Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.7%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 20% 49% 56% 66% 79% 8% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.7%
Contains more Folate +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.7%
Contains more Fats +129.3%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Other +54.4%
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 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 Protein +32.7%
Contains more Fats +129.3%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Other +54.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.1%
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef broiled Turkey leg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Turkey leg Opinion
Protein 25.93g 19.54g Beef broiled
Fats 15.41g 6.72g Beef broiled
Calories 250kcal 144kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 18mg 17mg Beef broiled
Iron 2.6mg 1.72mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Phosphorus 198mg 177mg Beef broiled
Potassium 318mg 273mg Beef broiled
Sodium 72mg 74mg Beef broiled
Zinc 6.31mg 3.09mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.085mg 0.142mg Turkey leg
Manganese 0.012mg 0.022mg Turkey leg
Selenium 21.5µg 26.4µg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 9IU 3IU Beef broiled
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Beef broiled
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.077mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.211mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 2.947mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.34mg Beef broiled
Folate 9µg 10µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0.39µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.72mg 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.45mg 1.537mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.54mg 1.809mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.478mg 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.769mg Turkey leg
Valine 0.914mg 1.028mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.604mg 0.598mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 88mg 71mg Turkey leg
Trans Fat 0.572g Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 5.895g 2.06g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.02g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 2.06g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 1.83g Turkey leg
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Turkey leg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
52%
Beef broiled
27%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.835g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.