Elk meat vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between elk meat and turkey leg
- Elk meat has more vitamin B12, iron, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, turkey leg is higher in selenium.
- Elk meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 107% more than turkey leg.
- Turkey leg contains 2 times less copper than elk meat. Elk meat contains 0.349mg of copper, while turkey leg contains 0.142mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, elk, 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 | +38.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +136.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +151.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +659% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.76 g
Fats:
3.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.93 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 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 | -34.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1036.6% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.96µg | 0.39µg | 107% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 26.4µg | 29% |
| Iron | 4.07mg | 1.72mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.349mg | 0.142mg | 23% |
| Protein | 30.76g | 19.54g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.143mg | 2.947mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 177mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.211mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 1.83g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.34mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 4.12mg | 3.09mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.144mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Fats | 3.41g | 6.72g | 5% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 273mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.342g | 2.06g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 2.06g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 1.09mg | 2% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 144kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 71mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.513mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.428mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
62%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.718g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.