Turkey leg vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turkey leg and pheasant?
- Turkey leg is richer in zinc, selenium, and copper, yet pheasant is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat.
- Pheasant's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 32% higher.
- Turkey leg has 2 times more zinc than pheasant. Turkey leg has 3.09mg of zinc, while pheasant has 1.37mg.
- Turkey leg contains less cholesterol.
We used Turkey, all classes, leg, meat, and skin, raw and Pheasant, cooked, total edible types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +20.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +84.6% |
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:
32.4 g
Fats:
12.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.2 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.8% |
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Carbs
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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
3.908 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.185 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +173.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.75mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 7.53mg | 29% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 32.4g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 22% | |
| Choline | 85.8mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 1.37mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.72µg | 14% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 20.7µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 5.627g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 242mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 12.1g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 3.908g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 89mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.084mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 57µg | 6% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 239kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 1.185g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 1.43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 74mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 271mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 - 1.848g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pheasant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)