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Turkey leg vs. Domestic goose — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turkey leg and domestic goose

  • Turkey leg has less phosphorus, copper, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Domestic goose's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 19% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Goose, domesticated, meat 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 4.2% 34% 108% 92% 86% 132% 9.9% 3.1% 139%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.1%
Contains more IronIron +66.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.6%
~equal in Zinc ~3.17mg
~equal in Sodium ~76mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.024mg
~equal in Selenium ~25.5µg

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 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% 4% 0% 0% 23% 90% 77% 110% 108% 61% 0% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~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
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
29% 13% 57%
Protein: 28.97 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.23 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +27%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.3%
Contains more FatsFats +88.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~1.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 35% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
44% 42% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.56 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.54 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Domestic goose DV% diff.
Phosphorus 177mg 309mg 19%
Protein 19.54g 28.97g 19%
Copper 0.142mg 0.276mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 1.834mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.39mg 14%
Iron 1.72mg 2.87mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.06g 4.56g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.47mg 10%
Fats 6.72g 12.67g 9%
Cholesterol 71mg 96mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 4.081mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.06g 4.34g 6%
Calories 144kcal 238kcal 5%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.49µg 4%
Potassium 273mg 388mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 1.54g 2%
Selenium 26.4µg 25.5µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.092mg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 12µg 1%
Zinc 3.09mg 3.17mg 1%
Folate 10µg 12µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 25mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 14mg 0%
Sodium 74mg 76mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.024mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.403mg 0%
Threonine 0.861mg 1.238mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.998mg 1.488mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 2.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.809mg 2.48mg 0%
Methionine 0.557mg 0.783mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 1.214mg 0%
Valine 1.028mg 1.516mg 0%
Histidine 0.598mg 0.765mg 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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Turkey leg Domestic goose
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Turkey leg
37%
Domestic goose
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
63%
Domestic goose

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Domestic goose
Domestic goose is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Domestic goose
Domestic goose is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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
  2. Domestic goose - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172414/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.