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Luncheon meat vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Luncheon meat and Turkey leg?

  • Luncheon meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Turkey leg is higher in Copper, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for Sodium is 32% more.
  • Luncheon meat has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Turkey leg. While Luncheon meat has 0.92µg of Vitamin B12, Turkey leg has only 0.39µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Turkey leg is lower.

We used USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more IronIron +77.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +373.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
~equal in Potassium ~273mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~177mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +135.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.211mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more FatsFats +90%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +168.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.7%
Contains more WaterWater +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
35% 35% 31%
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 +176%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Luncheon meat Turkey leg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Turkey leg Opinion
Calories 189kcal 144kcal Luncheon meat
Protein 17.5g 19.54g Turkey leg
Fats 12.77g 6.72g Luncheon meat
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 78mg 71mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Turkey leg
Calcium 5mg 17mg Turkey leg
Potassium 300mg 273mg Luncheon meat
Iron 0.97mg 1.72mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.03mg 0.142mg Turkey leg
Zinc 2.15mg 3.09mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 170mg 177mg Turkey leg
Sodium 820mg 74mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Manganese 0.037mg 0.022mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 26.4µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.077mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.211mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 2.947mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.39µg Luncheon meat
Folate 0µg 10µg Turkey leg
Choline 63.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 2.06g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 2.06g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 1.83g Turkey leg
Tryptophan 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg Turkey leg
Valine 1.028mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Turkey leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Luncheon meat
25%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.884g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat 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 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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.