Turkey leg vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Turkey leg and Elk meat
- Turkey leg has more Selenium, however, Elk meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
- Elk meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 107% more than Turkey leg.
- Elk meat contains 3 times less Selenium than Turkey leg. Turkey leg contains 26.4µg of Selenium, while Elk meat contains 10.5µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +240% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +151.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +136.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.4% |
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 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +659% |
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:
30.76 g
Fats:
3.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.93 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.4% |
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Carbs
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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
1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +112.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1036.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.9% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 144kcal | 162kcal |
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| Protein | 19.54g | 30.76g |
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| Fats | 6.72g | 3.41g |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 72mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 273mg | 392mg |
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| Iron | 1.72mg | 4.07mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.349mg |
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| Zinc | 3.09mg | 4.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 177mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 50mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.55mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 10.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.144mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 6.143mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 1.212mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 2.96µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 9µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.06g | 1.342g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.06g | 0.97g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 0.161g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.275mg |
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| Threonine | 0.861mg | 1.236mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.291mg |
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| Leucine | 1.537mg | 2.293mg |
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| Lysine | 1.809mg | 2.513mg |
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| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.755mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 1.126mg |
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| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.428mg |
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| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.948mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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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
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62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.718g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk 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.