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, and vitamin B1, while turkey leg has more vitamin B6, selenium, and zinc.
- Duck meat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 38% more than turkey leg.
- Duck meat contains 2 times more vitamin B1 than turkey leg. While duck meat contains 0.174mg of vitamin B1, turkey leg contains only 0.077mg.
- 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +57% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +321.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28% |
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Protein
~19.54g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 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 | +526.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 9.67g | 2.06g | 35% |
| Fats | 28.35g | 6.72g | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.9g | 2.06g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 2.947mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 1.83g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.34mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 26.4µg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.72mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.86mg | 3.09mg | 11% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 144kcal | 10% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.142mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.077mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.39µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 71mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.211mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 177mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 273mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.99g | 19.54g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 59mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.773mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.465mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.486mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.938mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | 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
32%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 - 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)