Turkey leg vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Turkey leg and Duck meat
- Turkey leg has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Zinc, while Duck meat has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A.
- Duck meat covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 38% more than Turkey leg.
- Turkey leg contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Duck meat. While Turkey leg contains 0.34mg of Vitamin B6, Duck meat contains only 0.18mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey leg is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, 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 | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.3% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.7% |
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:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +321.9% |
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Protein
~18.99g
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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
9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +526.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.5% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 144kcal | 337kcal |
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| Protein | 19.54g | 18.99g |
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| Fats | 6.72g | 28.35g |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 84mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 273mg | 204mg |
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| Iron | 1.72mg | 2.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.227mg |
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| Zinc | 3.09mg | 1.86mg |
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| Phosphorus | 177mg | 156mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 210IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 63µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.174mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.269mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 4.825mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 1.098mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.1µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 50.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.06g | 9.67g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.06g | 12.9g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 3.65g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.232mg |
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| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.773mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 0.872mg |
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| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.465mg |
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| Lysine | 1.809mg | 1.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.475mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.752mg |
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| Valine | 1.028mg | 0.938mg |
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| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.462mg |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 - 7.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)