Turkey leg vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Turkey leg and Bison meat
- Turkey leg has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Bison meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Zinc.
- Bison meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 103% more than Turkey leg.
- Bison meat has 8 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Turkey leg. Turkey leg has 1.83g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Bison meat has 0.24g.
- Bison meat contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, 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 CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +633.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
28.44 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.54 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +177.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +147.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~66.54g
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
0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.24 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +116.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +662.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 144kcal | 143kcal |
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| Protein | 19.54g | 28.44g |
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| Fats | 6.72g | 2.42g |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 82mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 273mg | 361mg |
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| Iron | 1.72mg | 3.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.107mg |
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| Zinc | 3.09mg | 3.68mg |
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| Phosphorus | 177mg | 209mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.36mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 35.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 3.71mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 2.86µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 114.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.06g | 0.91g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.06g | 0.95g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 0.24g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.861mg | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.198mg |
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| Leucine | 1.537mg | 2.21mg |
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| Lysine | 1.809mg | 2.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.674mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 1.065mg |
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| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.754mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison meat 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.