Turkey leg vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turkey leg and chuck steak
- Turkey leg has more copper and vitamin B5, while chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 110% more than turkey leg.
- Turkey leg contains 2 times more copper than chuck steak. While turkey leg contains 0.142mg of copper, chuck steak contains only 0.077mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in turkey leg is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, leg, meat, and skin, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 CopperCopper | +84.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +676.9% |
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:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +556.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +192.3% |
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Carbs
~0g
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
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +359.1% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 3.03µg | 110% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 8.68mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 8.66g | 30% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 19.64g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 9.457g | 18% |
| Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 4.663mg | 11% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 24.98g | 11% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 2.45mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 0.81g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.752mg | 7% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 277kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.077mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 87mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.373mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 27.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.191mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 193mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 325mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 71mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | 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
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55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 - 6.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak 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 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.