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

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What are the main differences between Turkey leg and Turkey leg?

    We used Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw 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.
    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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~17mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~273mg
    ~equal in Iron ~1.72mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.142mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~3.09mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~177mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~74mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~26.4µg

    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% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~3IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.077mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.211mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.947mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.09mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.34mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.39µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
    ~equal in Folate ~10µg
    ~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
    20% 7% 73%
    Protein: 19.54 g
    Fats: 6.72 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 72.69 g
    Other: 1.05 g
    ~equal in Protein ~19.54g
    ~equal in Fats ~6.72g
    ~equal in Carbs ~0g
    ~equal in Water ~72.69g
    ~equal in Other ~1.05g

    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% 35% 31%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.06g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.06g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.83g

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Turkey leg Turkey leg Opinion
    Calories 144kcal 144kcal
    Protein 19.54g 19.54g
    Fats 6.72g 6.72g
    Cholesterol 71mg 71mg
    Magnesium 21mg 21mg
    Calcium 17mg 17mg
    Potassium 273mg 273mg
    Iron 1.72mg 1.72mg
    Copper 0.142mg 0.142mg
    Zinc 3.09mg 3.09mg
    Phosphorus 177mg 177mg
    Sodium 74mg 74mg
    Vitamin A 3IU 3IU
    Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
    Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
    Selenium 26.4µg 26.4µg
    Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.077mg
    Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.211mg
    Vitamin B3 2.947mg 2.947mg
    Vitamin B5 1.09mg 1.09mg
    Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.34mg
    Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.39µg
    Folate 10µg 10µg
    Saturated Fat 2.06g 2.06g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 2.06g
    Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 1.83g
    Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.219mg
    Threonine 0.861mg 0.861mg
    Isoleucine 0.998mg 0.998mg
    Leucine 1.537mg 1.537mg
    Lysine 1.809mg 1.809mg
    Methionine 0.557mg 0.557mg
    Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.769mg
    Valine 1.028mg 1.028mg
    Histidine 0.598mg 0.598mg
    Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.03g
    Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.02g

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Turkey leg Turkey leg
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    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%
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    25%
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    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    47%
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    47%
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    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (71 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (74 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (2.06 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.
    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. 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.