Beef tenderloin vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Beef tenderloin and Turkey leg
- Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey leg has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 86% more.
- Beef tenderloin has 5 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Turkey leg. Beef tenderloin has 10.27g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Turkey leg has 2.06g.
- Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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 PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +530.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +336% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +266.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +198.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 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 | +398.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 324kcal | 144kcal |
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| Protein | 23.9g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 24.6g | 6.72g |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 71mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 331mg | 273mg |
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| Iron | 3.11mg | 1.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.142mg |
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| Zinc | 4.03mg | 3.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 177mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 22.9µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 0.39µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 91mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.72g | 2.06g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.27g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 1.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 1.163mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.598mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g |
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| 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
44%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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