Ostrich vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ostrich and turkey leg different?
- Ostrich has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 than turkey leg.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 244% higher.
- Ostrich contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than turkey leg. While ostrich contains 0.232mg of vitamin B1, turkey leg contains only 0.077mg.
- Ostrich has less saturated fat.
Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat, and skin, raw are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +183.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +201.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1502.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.49 g
Fats:
2.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.51 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +144.2% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~72.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +315.9% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 0.39µg | 244% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 2.947mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 26.4µg | 20% |
| Protein | 28.49g | 19.54g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.34mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 3.09mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 1.72mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.077mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 251mg | 177mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 1.83g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.211mg | 6% |
| Fats | 2.57g | 6.72g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 2.06g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 273mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 2.06g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.142mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 144kcal | 0% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 74mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.25mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.315mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.516mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.407mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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
97%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)