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Turkey ham vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey ham and Turkey leg

  • Turkey ham has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Turkey leg has more Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Turkey ham covers your daily need of Sodium 36% more than Turkey leg.
  • Turkey ham contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey leg. While Turkey ham contains 0.23mg of Vitamin B1, Turkey leg contains only 0.077mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Turkey leg is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more IronIron +72%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
~equal in Potassium ~273mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +466.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
20% 7% 73%
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 +195.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.9%
Contains more FatsFats +68%
~equal in Water ~72.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
35% 35% 31%
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 -41.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey ham Turkey leg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Turkey leg Opinion
Calories 118kcal 144kcal Turkey leg
Protein 16.3g 19.54g Turkey leg
Fats 4g 6.72g Turkey leg
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 71mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Turkey leg
Calcium 7mg 17mg Turkey leg
Potassium 253mg 273mg Turkey leg
Iron 1mg 1.72mg Turkey leg
Sugar 1.2g Turkey leg
Copper 0.142mg Turkey leg
Zinc 2.1mg 3.09mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 289mg 177mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 74mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 53IU 3IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 1µg Turkey ham
Manganese 0.022mg Turkey leg
Selenium 38.2µg 26.4µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.077mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.211mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 2.947mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 0.39µg Turkey ham
Folate 10µg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 1.2g 2.06g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 2.06g Turkey leg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.83g Turkey leg
Tryptophan 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg Turkey leg
Valine 1.028mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Turkey leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
24%
Turkey ham
25%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 835mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.