Turkey leg vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turkey leg and corned beef
- Turkey leg has more vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
- Corned beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 52% more than turkey leg.
- Corned beef has 3 times less vitamin B5 than turkey leg. Turkey leg has 1.09mg of vitamin B5, while corned beef has 0.42mg.
- Turkey leg contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat, and skin, raw and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.
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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 | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +196.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +159.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +317.9% |
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:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +182.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.7% |
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Protein
~18.17g
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
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +347.6% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 1.63µg | 52% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 973mg | 39% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 18.98g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 6.34g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 9.22g | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 4.58mg | 14% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.42mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 32.8µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 98mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 0.67g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 125mg | 7% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 251kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 145mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.026mg | 4% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 18.17g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 1.86mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 3.03mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.154mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 0.827mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.445mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.473mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.28g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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