Turkey leg vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey leg and game different?
- Turkey leg is richer in selenium and zinc, while game is higher in vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, and copper.
- Game covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 40% more than turkey leg.
- Turkey leg contains 2 times more saturated fat than game. Turkey leg contains 2.06g of saturated fat, while game contains 0.97g.
Turkey, all classes, leg, meat, and skin, raw and Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.
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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 | +325% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +104.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +144.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +237.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +246% |
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:
29.45 g
Fats:
2.67 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.9 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +151.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.6% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~65.9g
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
0.97 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.58 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +227% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +215.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.73mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 4.2mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 26% | |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 12.9µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 22% | |
| Protein | 19.54g | 29.45g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 126mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.26mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 1.68mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 0.58g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.213mg | 8% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 2.67g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 0.97g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 210mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 0.63g | 4% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 372mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 150kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 2.489mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 2.462mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.838mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 1.166mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A |
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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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.09g)
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)
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.