Roast beef vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Roast beef and Turkey leg?
- Roast beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Turkey leg is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
- Roast beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 69% higher.
- Roast beef has 12 times more Sodium than Turkey leg. Roast beef has 853mg of Sodium, while Turkey leg has 74mg.
We used Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +137% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +79.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +423.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +217.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~19.54g
~equal in
Water
~72.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 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 | -36% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +35.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +577.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 115kcal | 144kcal |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 3.69g | 6.72g |
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| Net carbs | 0.64g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.64g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 647mg | 273mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 1.72mg |
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| Sugar | 0.29g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.142mg |
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| Zinc | 3.2mg | 3.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 242mg | 177mg |
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| Sodium | 853mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 14.7µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 0.39µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.148g |
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| Choline | 43.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.318g | 2.06g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.521g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 1.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.598mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g |
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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
46%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 779mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.742g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef 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 ($)
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.