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 for 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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.43 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.08 g
Water:
54 g
Other:
1.4 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 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 | +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.
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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 | 4.44µg | 0.39µg | 169% |
| Iron | 4.76mg | 1.72mg | 38% |
| Protein | 33.43g | 19.54g | 28% |
| Zinc | 5.93mg | 3.09mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.52mg | 2.947mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 38µg | 26.4µg | 21% |
| Choline | 100.6mg | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 177mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 5.142g | 2.06g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 71mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.142mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.211mg | 7% |
| Fats | 11.09g | 6.72g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 1.83g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.459g | 2.06g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 234kcal | 144kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.897mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 273mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 74mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.377mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.08g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.08g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.257mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.403mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.588mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.764mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.999mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.918mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.399mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.678mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.975mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.082g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.