Turkey leg vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turkey leg and beef
- Turkey leg has more vitamin B5; however, beef is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 159% more than turkey leg.
- Beef has 2 times less vitamin B5 than turkey leg. Turkey leg has 1.09mg of vitamin B5, while beef has 0.481mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +126.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +979.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +425% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41% |
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Fats
~6.54g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~65.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +244% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.7% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 4.21µg | 159% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.669mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 5.76mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 3.04mg | 17% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 27.55g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.481mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 259mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 0.532g | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 3.7mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.097mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 85mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 2.734g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 273mg | 352mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 25.4µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 2.595g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 169kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 74mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 6.54g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 1.534mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.52mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 2.833mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 3.178mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 1.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.603mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 1.244mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
25%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
55%
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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.535g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.