Meatball vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between Meatball and Turkey leg
- Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Turkey leg is higher in Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
- Meatball covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 28% more than Turkey leg.
- Turkey leg has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +47.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1181.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.5% |
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 | +2333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +156.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +230.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 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 | +346% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 286kcal | 144kcal |
|
| Protein | 14.4g | 19.54g |
|
| Fats | 22.21g | 6.72g |
|
| Net carbs | 5.76g | 0g |
|
| Carbs | 8.06g | 0g |
|
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 71mg |
|
| Vitamin D | 2IU |
|
|
| Magnesium | 31mg | 21mg |
|
| Calcium | 80mg | 17mg |
|
| Potassium | 296mg | 273mg |
|
| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.72mg |
|
| Sugar | 3.47g |
|
|
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g |
|
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.142mg |
|
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 3.09mg |
|
| Starch | 2.25g |
|
|
| Phosphorus | 239mg | 177mg |
|
| Sodium | 666mg | 74mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 3IU |
|
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 1µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg |
|
|
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
|
|
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.022mg |
|
| Selenium | 15.3µg | 26.4µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.077mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.211mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 2.947mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 1.09mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.34mg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 0.39µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg |
|
|
| Folate | 36µg | 10µg |
|
| Trans Fat | 0.577g |
|
|
| Choline | 45.2mg |
|
|
| Saturated Fat | 7.627g | 2.06g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.188g | 2.06g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 1.83g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg |
|
|
| Threonine | 0.861mg |
|
|
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg |
|
|
| Leucine | 1.537mg |
|
|
| Lysine | 1.809mg |
|
|
| Methionine | 0.557mg |
|
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg |
|
|
| Valine | 1.028mg |
|
|
| Histidine | 0.598mg |
|
|
| Fructose | 0.21g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.03g |
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.02g |
|
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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
35%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.567g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)