Pot roast vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the main differences between Pot roast and Turkey leg?
- Pot roast is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Turkey leg is richer in Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Pot roast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
- Pot roast has 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Turkey leg. Pot roast has 8.175g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Turkey leg has 2.06g.
- Turkey leg contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.
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 IronIron | +40.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +446.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.9 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Other
~1.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.708 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 | +296.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +158.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 297kcal | 144kcal |
|
| Protein | 28.94g | 19.54g |
|
| Fats | 19.17g | 6.72g |
|
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 71mg |
|
| Vitamin D | 8IU |
|
|
| Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg |
|
| Calcium | 16mg | 17mg |
|
| Potassium | 231mg | 273mg |
|
| Iron | 2.42mg | 1.72mg |
|
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.142mg |
|
| Zinc | 6.66mg | 3.09mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 174mg | 177mg |
|
| Sodium | 47mg | 74mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
|
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
|
|
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
|
|
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.022mg |
|
| Selenium | 27µg | 26.4µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.077mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.211mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 2.947mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 1.09mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.34mg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 0.39µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
|
|
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg |
|
| Choline | 110.2mg |
|
|
| Saturated Fat | 7.548g | 2.06g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.175g | 2.06g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 1.83g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.219mg |
|
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.861mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0.998mg |
|
| Leucine | 2.302mg | 1.537mg |
|
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.809mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.557mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.769mg |
|
| Valine | 1.436mg | 1.028mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.598mg |
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g |
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
45%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.488g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.