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Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted and turkey meat

  • Veal, leg (top round), separable lean, and fat, cooked, roasted is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc, yet turkey meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for turkey meat is 34% higher.
  • Veal, leg (top round), separable lean,, and fat, cooked, roasted contains 2 times more potassium than turkey meat. Veal, leg (top round), separable lean,, and fat, cooked, roasted contains 389mg of potassium, while turkey meat contains 239mg.

Food types used in this article are Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 20% 1.8% 34% 34% 43% 83% 100% 8.9% 3.9% 61%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +19.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~223mg

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% 9.8% 0% 15% 74% 186% 59% 72% 146% 14% 12% 59%
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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~9.573mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.948mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 5% 66%
Protein: 27.7 g
Fats: 4.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 1.55 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more OtherOther +222.9%
Contains more FatsFats +58.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~28.55g
~equal in Water ~63.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.84 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +505.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Turkey meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Turkey meat Opinion
Calories 160kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Protein 27.7g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 4.65g 7.39g Turkey meat
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Cholesterol 103mg 109mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 28mg 30mg Turkey meat
Calcium 6mg 14mg Turkey meat
Potassium 389mg 239mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Iron 0.91mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.129mg 0.093mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Zinc 3.04mg 2.48mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Phosphorus 234mg 223mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Sodium 68mg 103mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.07mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.03mg 0.014mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Selenium 11.2µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.045mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.281mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Vitamin B3 9.93mg 9.573mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.948mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Vitamin B6 0.31mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.17µg 1.02µg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Vitamin K 5.5µg 0µg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Folate 16µg 9µg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Trans Fat 0.101g Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Choline 108.2mg 87.4mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Saturated Fat 1.84g 2.155g Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Monounsaturated fat 1.73g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 2.119g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.28mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.21mg 1.004mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Isoleucine 1.364mg 0.796mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Leucine 2.205mg 1.925mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Lysine 2.282mg 2.282mg
Methionine 0.646mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 1.118mg 0.903mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Valine 1.531mg 0.902mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Histidine 1.005mg 0.749mg Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
50%
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.315g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173821/nutrients
  2. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.