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Turkey leg vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey leg and Mutton

  • Turkey leg has more Copper, however, Mutton has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mutton is 169% higher.
  • Mutton has 2 times less Copper than Turkey leg. Turkey leg has 0.142mg of Copper, while Mutton has 0.062mg.
  • Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo).

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70%
Contains more CopperCopper +129%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.8%
Contains more IronIron +176.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.9%

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%
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1038.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.1%
Contains more FatsFats +65%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

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
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +116.5%

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 Mutton
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Mutton Opinion
Calories 144kcal 234kcal Mutton
Protein 19.54g 33.43g Mutton
Fats 6.72g 11.09g Mutton
Net carbs 0g 0.08g Mutton
Carbs 0g 0.08g Mutton
Cholesterol 71mg 109mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 21mg 31mg Mutton
Calcium 17mg 10mg Turkey leg
Potassium 273mg 409mg Mutton
Iron 1.72mg 4.76mg Mutton
Copper 0.142mg 0.062mg Turkey leg
Zinc 3.09mg 5.93mg Mutton
Phosphorus 177mg 272mg Mutton
Sodium 74mg 135mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.8mg Mutton
Manganese 0.022mg 0.033mg Mutton
Selenium 26.4µg 38µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.06mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.3mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 6.52mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 0.897mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.377mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 4.44µg Mutton
Folate 10µg 0µg Turkey leg
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 2.06g 5.142g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 4.459g Mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 0.814g Turkey leg
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.257mg Mutton
Threonine 0.861mg 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 0.998mg 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 1.537mg 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 1.809mg 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.557mg 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 1.028mg 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.598mg 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Turkey leg
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg Mutton
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
25%
Turkey leg
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.082g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.