Turkey leg vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey leg and ground beef different?
- Turkey leg is richer in selenium, vitamin B5, and copper, while ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 88% more than turkey leg.
- Turkey leg contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than ground beef. Turkey leg contains 1.09mg of vitamin B5, while ground beef contains 0.512mg.
- Turkey leg is lower in cholesterol.
Turkey, all classes, leg, meat, and skin, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +538.5% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +128.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.6% |
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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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +348.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +255.4% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 2.49µg | 88% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 5.84mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 6.073g | 18% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 19.1µg | 13% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 15.37g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 7.322g | 13% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.512mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 0.408g | 9% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 23.87g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 4.026mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 2.27mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.079mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 241kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.171mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.311mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 166mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 241mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sodium | 74mg | 73mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
50%
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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.013g)
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?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.