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Mutton vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mutton and Turkey leg

  • Mutton has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Turkey leg has more Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mutton is 169% higher.
  • Turkey leg has 3 times less Iron than Mutton. Mutton has 4.76mg of Iron, while Turkey leg has 1.72mg.
  • Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +47.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.8%
Contains more IronIron +176.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70%
Contains more CopperCopper +129%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.2%

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.
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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 E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1038.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.34mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 ProteinProtein +71.1%
Contains more FatsFats +65%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 +116.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Turkey leg Opinion
Calories 234kcal 144kcal Mutton
Protein 33.43g 19.54g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 6.72g Mutton
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 71mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 31mg 21mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 17mg Turkey leg
Potassium 409mg 273mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 1.72mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.142mg Turkey leg
Zinc 5.93mg 3.09mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 177mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 74mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.8mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.022mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 26.4µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.077mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.211mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 2.947mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.34mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 0.39µg Mutton
Folate 0µg 10µg Turkey leg
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 2.06g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 2.06g Mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1.83g Turkey leg
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.219mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.861mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 0.998mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 1.537mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 1.809mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.557mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.769mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 1.028mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.598mg Mutton
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Turkey leg
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton Turkey leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
75%
Mutton
25%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.082g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/nutrients
  2. 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.