Flank steak vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between flank steak and turkey leg
- Flank steak has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and selenium, while turkey leg has more vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Flank steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 52% higher.
- Turkey leg contains 2 times less vitamin B3 than flank steak. Flank steak contains 7.363mg of vitamin B3, while turkey leg contains 2.947mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in turkey leg is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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 CalciumCalcium | +17.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +149.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +317.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
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Carbs
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Other
~1.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 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 | +61% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +468.3% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.39µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 2.947mg | 28% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.34mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 3.09mg | 16% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 19.54g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 1.09mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 1.83g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.211mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 2.06g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 177mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 26.4µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 2.06g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 144kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 6.72g | 2% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 273mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.72mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
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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
49%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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 - 1.335g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak 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.