Duck meat vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Duck meat and Turkey leg
- Duck meat has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey leg has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Zinc.
- Duck meat covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 38% more than Turkey leg.
- Duck meat contains 63 times more Vitamin A RAE than Turkey leg. While Duck meat contains 63µg of Vitamin A RAE, Turkey leg contains only 1µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey leg is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, 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.
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Iron
+57%
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Sodium
-20.3%
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Copper
+59.9%
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Magnesium
+31.3%
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Phosphorus
+13.5%
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Potassium
+33.8%
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Zinc
+66.1%
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Manganese
+15.8%
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Selenium
+32%
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Iron
+57%
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Sodium
-20.3%
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Copper
+59.9%
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Magnesium
+31.3%
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Phosphorus
+13.5%
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Potassium
+33.8%
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Zinc
+66.1%
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Manganese
+15.8%
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Selenium
+32%
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.
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Vitamin A
+6900%
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Vitamin B1
+126%
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Vitamin B2
+27.5%
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Vitamin B3
+63.7%
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Vitamin B6
+88.9%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin B12
+30%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.09
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Vitamin A
+6900%
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Vitamin B1
+126%
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Vitamin B2
+27.5%
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Vitamin B3
+63.7%
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Vitamin B6
+88.9%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin B12
+30%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.09
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+321.9%
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Water
+40.2%
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+28%
Equal in Protein - 19.54
Protein:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
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0 g
Water:
72.69 g
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1.05 g
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Fats
+321.9%
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+40.2%
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+28%
Equal in Protein - 19.54
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+526.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+99.5%
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Saturated Fat
-78.7%
Saturated Fat:
9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.65 g
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+526.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+99.5%
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Saturated Fat
-78.7%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 18.99g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 28.35g | 6.72g |
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| Calories | 337kcal | 144kcal |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 156mg | 177mg |
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| Potassium | 204mg | 273mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 74mg |
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| Zinc | 1.86mg | 3.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.142mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 20µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 210IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 63µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.34mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.39µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.773mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 1.465mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 1.486mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 0.938mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.598mg |
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| Cholesterol | 84mg | 71mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.67g | 2.06g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.9g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 1.83g |
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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
32%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)