Turkey leg vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turkey leg and roast beef?
- Turkey leg is richer in selenium, vitamin B5, and copper, yet roast beef is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Roast beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 69% higher.
- Turkey leg has 2 times more vitamin B5 than roast beef. Turkey leg has 1.09mg of vitamin B5, while roast beef has 0.566mg.
- Roast beef contains less cholesterol.
We used Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +79.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +79.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +423.1% |
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:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +217.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~18.62g
~equal in
Water
~73.72g
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
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +577.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 2.04µg | 69% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 853mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 14.7µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 5.581mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 647mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 0.27g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.566mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 242mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.46mg | 9% |
| Choline | 43.9mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 51mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.086mg | 6% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 3.69g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 2.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 1.318g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 18.62g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 1.521g | 1% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 115kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 3.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.29g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| 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 - EPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 779mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.742g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef 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 ($)
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.