Beef ribs vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beef ribs and turkey leg different?
- Beef ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey leg is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef ribs is 81% higher.
- Beef ribs contain 6 times more monounsaturated fat than turkey leg. While beef ribs contain 13.04g of monounsaturated fat, turkey leg contains only 2.06g.
- Turkey leg has less saturated fat.
Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +35.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.5% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +497.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +194.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +353.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.1% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
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 | +533% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.3% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.33µg | 0.39µg | 81% |
| Saturated fat | 12.29g | 2.06g | 47% |
| Fats | 30.49g | 6.72g | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.04g | 2.06g | 27% |
| Zinc | 5.76mg | 3.09mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 1.09mg | 14% |
| Calories | 372kcal | 144kcal | 11% |
| Selenium | 21.2µg | 26.4µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.34mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.33mg | 1.72mg | 8% |
| Protein | 22.8g | 19.54g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.142mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 1.83g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.64mg | 2.947mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.211mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 177mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 273mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 74mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.255mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.996mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.025mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.802mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.897mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.89mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.109mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.781mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A |
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
39%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)