Turkey neck vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Turkey neck and Turkey leg
- Turkey neck has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Turkey leg has more Iron, and Vitamin B5.
- Turkey neck's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 57% more.
- Turkey neck has 3 times more Sodium than Turkey leg. Turkey neck has 233mg of Sodium, while Turkey leg has 74mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw and Turkey, all classes, leg, 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 | +41.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +154.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +351.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
6.04 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.92 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.3% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~72.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.478 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -20% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +12.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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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| Calories | 125kcal | 144kcal |
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| Protein | 16.51g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 6.04g | 6.72g |
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| Cholesterol | 115mg | 71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 273mg |
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| Iron | 1.01mg | 1.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.142mg | |
| Zinc | 3.39mg | 3.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 160mg | 177mg |
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| Sodium | 233mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 43IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 13µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 28.6µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.211mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.924mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.801mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.364mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.76µg | 0.39µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 54mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.647g | 2.06g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.824g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.478g | 1.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.6mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 1.144mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 1.363mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.532mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 0.528mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.448mg | 0.598mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.02g |
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| 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
43%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey neck is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
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.