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Corned beef vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corned beef and Turkey leg

  • Corned beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Turkey leg is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Corned beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 52% more than Turkey leg.
  • Turkey leg has 13 times less Sodium than Corned beef. Corned beef has 973mg of Sodium, while Turkey leg has 74mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.72mg
~equal in Copper ~0.142mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 3% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.947mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 FatsFats +182.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +146.7%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
~equal in Protein ~19.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
35% 35% 31%
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 +347.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +173.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Turkey leg Opinion
Calories 251kcal 144kcal Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 19.54g Turkey leg
Fats 18.98g 6.72g Corned beef
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 71mg Turkey leg
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Turkey leg
Calcium 8mg 17mg Turkey leg
Potassium 145mg 273mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.86mg 1.72mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.142mg Corned beef
Zinc 4.58mg 3.09mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 177mg Turkey leg
Sodium 973mg 74mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 32.8µg 26.4µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.077mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.211mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 2.947mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.39µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Folate 6µg 10µg Turkey leg
Choline 69.2mg Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 2.06g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 2.06g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.83g Turkey leg
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.726mg 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.445mg 1.537mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.536mg 1.809mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.473mg 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.769mg Turkey leg
Valine 0.901mg 1.028mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.58mg 0.598mg Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Turkey leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
34%
Corned beef
25%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.28g)
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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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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.