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Turkey leg vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey leg and Mortadella

  • Turkey leg has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, and Selenium, while Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11753% more than Turkey leg.
  • Turkey leg contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Mortadella. While Turkey leg contains 0.34mg of Vitamin B6, Mortadella contains only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey leg is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.5%
Contains more IronIron +22.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 30% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +279.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.673mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.4%
Contains more WaterWater +39%
Contains more FatsFats +277.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +175.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +452.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey leg Mortadella
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Mortadella Opinion
Calories 144kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Protein 19.54g 16.37g Turkey leg
Fats 6.72g 25.39g Mortadella
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Cholesterol 71mg 56mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Turkey leg
Calcium 17mg 18mg Mortadella
Potassium 273mg 163mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.72mg 1.4mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.142mg 0.06mg Turkey leg
Zinc 3.09mg 2.1mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 177mg 97mg Turkey leg
Sodium 74mg 1246mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.022mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 26.4µg 22.6µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 2.673mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 0.44mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.13mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Folate 10µg 3µg Turkey leg
Choline 72.2mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 2.06g 9.51g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 3.12g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.152mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg 0.633mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0.708mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg 1.213mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg 1.262mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg 0.394mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.598mg Turkey leg
Valine 1.028mg 0.735mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg 0.52mg Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg Mortadella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Turkey leg
2747%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/nutrients
  2. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.