Deer meat vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Deer meat and Turkey leg
- Deer meat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Zinc, however, Turkey leg is richer in Selenium.
- Deer meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 135% more than Turkey leg.
- Turkey leg has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Deer meat. Deer meat has 0.26mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey leg has 0.077mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +237.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +197.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +828.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.9 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.2 g
Other:
0.55 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +186% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.9% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~72.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.127 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +271.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1340.9% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 149kcal | 144kcal |
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| Protein | 29.9g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 2.35g | 6.72g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 71mg |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 434mg | 273mg |
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| Iron | 4.25mg | 1.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.142mg |
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| Zinc | 3.99mg | 3.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 299mg | 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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| Vitamin E | 0.62mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | |
| Selenium | 11µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.563mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.78mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.614mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.62µg | 0.39µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 10µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.142g | 2.06g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.554g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.127g | 1.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 1.133mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 2.28mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 2.434mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.133mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 1.455mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.895mg | 0.598mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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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
79%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.918g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.