Frankfurter vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between frankfurter and turkey leg
- Frankfurter has more vitamin B12; however, turkey leg is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, copper, zinc, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Frankfurter covers your daily saturated fat needs 45% more than turkey leg.
- Turkey leg contains 13 times less sodium than frankfurter. Frankfurter contains 992mg of sodium, while turkey leg contains 74mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, beef, unheated 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 PotassiumPotassium | +15.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +156.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +327.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +390.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.16 g
Fats:
28.3 g
Carbs:
3.36 g
Water:
53.94 g
Other:
3.24 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +321.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +208.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.979 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.765 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 | +484.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 0.39µg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 10.979g | 2.06g | 41% |
| Sodium | 992mg | 74mg | 40% |
| Fats | 28.3g | 6.72g | 33% |
| Selenium | 10.3µg | 26.4µg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.048g | 2.06g | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 22% | |
| Protein | 11.16g | 19.54g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.043mg | 0.211mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.34mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.03mg | 3.09mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.055mg | 0.142mg | 10% |
| Choline | 48.6mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 316kcal | 144kcal | 9% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.72mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.765g | 1.83g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.028mg | 2.947mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.018mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 177mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 316mg | 273mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.36g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.31g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.519mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.58mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.994mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.055mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.608mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.362mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 918mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.919g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.