Chuck steak vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chuck steak and turkey leg
- Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and monounsaturated fat, while turkey leg has more copper and vitamin B5.
- Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 110% more than turkey leg.
- Chuck steak contains 5 times more monounsaturated fat than turkey leg. While chuck steak contains 9.457g of monounsaturated fat, turkey leg contains only 2.06g.
- The amount of saturated fat in turkey leg is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 | +19% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +676.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +192.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +556.3% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 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 | +359.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.9% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 0.39µg | 110% |
| Zinc | 8.68mg | 3.09mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 2.06g | 30% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 6.72g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 2.06g | 18% |
| Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 2.947mg | 11% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 19.54g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 1.72mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.83g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 1.09mg | 7% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 144kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 26.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.211mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 177mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 273mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 74mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
55%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 - 6.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak 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 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.