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Turkey leg vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey leg and Turkey ham

  • Turkey leg has more Vitamin B6, Iron, and Zinc, while Turkey ham has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Turkey ham covers your daily need of Sodium 36% more than Turkey leg.
  • Turkey leg contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey ham. While Turkey leg contains 0.34mg of Vitamin B6, Turkey ham contains only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey ham is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.

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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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more IronIron +72%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.7%
~equal in Potassium ~253mg

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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +105.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.9%
Contains more FatsFats +68%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +195.2%
~equal in Water ~73.5g

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
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Turkey ham Opinion
Calories 144kcal 118kcal Turkey leg
Protein 19.54g 16.3g Turkey leg
Fats 6.72g 4g Turkey leg
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 71mg 64mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Turkey leg
Calcium 17mg 7mg Turkey leg
Potassium 273mg 253mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.72mg 1mg Turkey leg
Sugar 1.2g Turkey leg
Copper 0.142mg Turkey leg
Zinc 3.09mg 2.1mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 177mg 289mg Turkey ham
Sodium 74mg 909mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3IU 53IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 1µg 16µg Turkey ham
Manganese 0.022mg Turkey leg
Selenium 26.4µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.23mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.27mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 4.12mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.06mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.8µg Turkey ham
Folate 10µg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 2.06g 1.2g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 1.337g Turkey leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 0.873g Turkey leg
Tryptophan 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg Turkey leg
Valine 1.028mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg Turkey ham
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
24%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 835mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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

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.