Turkey leg vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turkey leg and quail meat
- Turkey leg has more selenium and vitamin B5; however, quail meat is richer in copper, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin C.
- Quail meat covers your daily copper needs 41% more than turkey leg.
- Quail meat has 2 times less selenium than turkey leg. Turkey leg has 26.4µg of selenium, while quail meat has 16.6µg.
- Turkey leg contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat,, and skin, raw and Quail, meat,, and skin, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +257% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.4% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +41.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +216.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10.3% |
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:
19.63 g
Fats:
12.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.65 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +-178.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.3% |
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Protein
~19.63g
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Carbs
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Water
~69.65g
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
3.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.98 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +102.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.8% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.507mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 7.538mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 3.97mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.6mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 16.6µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 275mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.244mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 73µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 2.98g | 8% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 12.05g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 3.38g | 6% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 2.42mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.772mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 4.18g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.43µg | 2% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 192kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 216mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 53mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 19.63g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.945mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.613mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 1.645mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.826mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.033mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.03g | N/A |
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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
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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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.