Turkey leg vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turkey leg and fajita?
- Turkey leg is richer in selenium, zinc, copper, iron, and vitamin B5, yet fajita is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
- Fajita's daily need coverage for sodium is 32% higher.
- Turkey leg has 5 times more copper than fajita. Turkey leg has 0.142mg of copper, while fajita has 0.03mg.
- Turkey leg contains less cholesterol.
- Turkey leg has a lower glycemic index than fajita.
We used Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types in this comparison.
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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 | +30.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +373.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +50.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +38.5% |
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:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +174.3% |
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Protein
~18.56g
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Water
~70.6g
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
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 74mg | 799mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 16.7µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 1.37mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 277mg | 14% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.03mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 4.779mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 0.99mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.726mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.54µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 1.089g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.387mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 1.596g | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 5.73g | 2% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 18.56g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 2.333g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 135kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 284mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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 - 725mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.464g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
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.