Liver vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Liver and Turkey leg
- Turkey leg contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B3 than Liver.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liver is 762% higher.
- Turkey leg has 5405 times less Vitamin A than Liver. Liver has 5405µg of Vitamin A, while Turkey leg has 1µg.
- Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 IronIron | +941.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +346.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1263.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +599800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +235.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +940.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +186.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +338% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4687.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1530% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +52.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 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 | -31.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +227% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 165kcal | 144kcal |
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| Protein | 26.02g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 4.4g | 6.72g |
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| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.76g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 3.76g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 355mg | 71mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 150mg | 273mg |
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| Iron | 17.92mg | 1.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.142mg |
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| Zinc | 6.72mg | 3.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 241mg | 177mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 17997IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 67.5µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 0.39µg |
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| Folate | 163µg | 10µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.41g | 2.06g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.63g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 1.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 1.107mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 2.319mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 2.007mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 1.607mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.598mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.03g | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
366%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 284mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.