Turkey leg vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Turkey leg and Meatball
- Turkey leg has more Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Meatball is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Folate.
- Meatball covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 28% more than Turkey leg.
- Meatball contains 2 times less Zinc than Turkey leg. Turkey leg contains 3.09mg of Zinc, while Meatball contains 1.66mg.
- Turkey leg has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.
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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.
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Sodium
-88.9%
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Zinc
+86.1%
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Copper
+15.4%
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Selenium
+72.5%
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Calcium
+370.6%
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Magnesium
+47.6%
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Phosphorus
+35%
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Manganese
+1181.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.77
Equal in Potassium - 296
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Sodium
-88.9%
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Zinc
+86.1%
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Copper
+15.4%
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Selenium
+72.5%
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Calcium
+370.6%
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Magnesium
+47.6%
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Phosphorus
+35%
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Manganese
+1181.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.77
Equal in Potassium - 296
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.
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Vitamin B5
+18%
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Vitamin B6
+68.3%
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Vitamin A
+2333.3%
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Vitamin B1
+76.6%
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Folate
+260%
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Vitamin B12
+156.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.108
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Vitamin B5
+18%
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Vitamin B6
+68.3%
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Vitamin A
+2333.3%
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Vitamin B1
+76.6%
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Folate
+260%
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Vitamin B12
+156.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.108
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+35.7%
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Water
+35.4%
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Fats
+230.5%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+58.1%
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
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+35.7%
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+35.4%
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+230.5%
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+58.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-73%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+346%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+82.8%
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
Saturated Fat:
7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.346 g
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Saturated Fat
-73%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+346%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+82.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 0g | 5.76g | |
Protein | 19.54g | 14.4g | |
Fats | 6.72g | 22.21g | |
Carbs | 0g | 8.06g | |
Calories | 144kcal | 286kcal | |
Starch | 2.25g | ||
Fructose | 0.21g | ||
Sugar | 3.47g | ||
Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | |
Calcium | 17mg | 80mg | |
Iron | 1.72mg | 1.77mg | |
Magnesium | 21mg | 31mg | |
Phosphorus | 177mg | 239mg | |
Potassium | 273mg | 296mg | |
Sodium | 74mg | 666mg | |
Zinc | 3.09mg | 1.66mg | |
Copper | 0.142mg | 0.123mg | |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.282mg | |
Selenium | 26.4µg | 15.3µg | |
Vitamin A | 3IU | 73IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 22µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.42mg | ||
Vitamin D | 2IU | ||
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.136mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.23mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 3.108mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.924mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.202mg | |
Folate | 10µg | 36µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 1µg | |
Vitamin K | 8.2µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.219mg | ||
Threonine | 0.861mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.998mg | ||
Leucine | 1.537mg | ||
Lysine | 1.809mg | ||
Methionine | 0.557mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | ||
Valine | 1.028mg | ||
Histidine | 0.598mg | ||
Cholesterol | 71mg | 66mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.577g | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.06g | 7.627g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.004g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.013g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.06g | 9.188g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 3.346g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | ||
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | ||
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g |
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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
27%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.567g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball 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 ($)