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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
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% |
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Protein
~19.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 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 | +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.
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.39µg | 52% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 74mg | 39% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 6.72g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 2.06g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 2.06g | 18% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 3.09mg | 14% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 1.09mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 26.4µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 71mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 1.83g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.34mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 177mg | 7% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 144kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 273mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 19.54g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.211mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 1.72mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 2.947mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.142mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
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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
33%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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