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Nutritional Profile of Raw Turkey Leg (All Classes, Meat & Skin)
We got 63 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Turkey Leg (All Classes, Meat & Skin).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for 15 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Isoleucine (Amino Acids)
- Alanine (Amino Acids)
- Valine (Amino Acids)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 18 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Cystine (Amino Acids)
- Proline (Amino Acids)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Poultry Products) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for three additional nutrients:
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Turkey Leg (All Classes, Meat & Skin)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Turkey Leg (All Classes, Meat & Skin)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Turkey Leg (All Classes, Meat & Skin)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Raw Turkey Leg (All Classes, Meat & Skin)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Raw Turkey Leg (All Classes, Meat & Skin)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Turkey Leg (All Classes, Meat & Skin)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Turkey Leg (All Classes, Meat & Skin)
In food category: Poultry Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 2.1 g | 584 mg | 398 | 1546 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.8 g | 518.8 mg | 287 | 1161 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 2.1 g | 584 mg | 280 | 1429 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 6.7 g | 1.9 g | 284 | 1077 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 57 | 700 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 118 | 1100 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 1.2 g | 345.9 mg | 308 | 1220 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 540 mg | 153.1 mg | 254 | 1152 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 8 | 201 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 1.7 g | 476.3 mg | 375 | 1617 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 330 mg | 93.6 mg | 248 | 653 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 124 | 454 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 19 | 392 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 17 | 177 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 150 mg | 42.5 mg | 43 | 144 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 1.5 g | 436.6 mg | 275 | 1145 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 80 mg | 22.7 mg | 191 | 876 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 1.2 g | 348.7 mg | 65 | 128 |
| Arginine | 1.4 g | 388.4 mg | 68 | 174 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.9 g | 535.8 mg | 94 | 200 |
| Cystine | 209 mg | 59.3 mg | 146 | 287 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3.2 g | 893 mg | 117 | 327 |
| Glycine | 1.1 g | 303.3 mg | 93 | 152 |
| Histidine | 598 mg | 169.5 mg | 167 | 443 |
| Isoleucine | 998 mg | 282.9 mg | 61 | 114 |
| Leucine | 1.5 g | 436.6 mg | 91 | 191 |
| Lysine | 1.8 g | 513.1 mg | 93 | 174 |
| Methionine | 557 mg | 157.9 mg | 164 | 413 |
| Phenylalanine | 769 mg | 218 mg | 145 | 328 |
| Proline | 861 mg | 244.1 mg | 115 | 299 |
| Serine | 866 mg | 245.5 mg | 94 | 245 |
| Threonine | 861 mg | 244.1 mg | 101 | 236 |
| Tryptophan | 219 mg | 62.1 mg | 123 | 246 |
| Tyrosine | 757 mg | 214.6 mg | 122 | 316 |
| Valine | 1 g | 292 mg | 56 | 133 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 19.5 g | 5.5 g | 213 | 360 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 53 | 445 |
| Folate, food | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 37 | 279 |
| Folate, total | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 46 | 382 |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 836.3 µg | 440 | 1101 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.1 mg | 309 µg | 68 | 226 |
| Riboflavin | 211 µg | 59.8 µg | 145 | 600 |
| Thiamin | 77 µg | 21.8 µg | 124 | 807 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 µg | 0.1 µg | 150 | 690 |
| Vitamin B6 | 340 µg | 96.4 µg | 242 | 641 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Retinol | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 103 | 480 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3 IU | 0.9 IU | 174 | 1035 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 105 | 712 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 40 | 533 |
| Copper, Cu | 142 µg | 40.3 µg | 76 | 707 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.7 mg | 487.6 µg | 103 | 749 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21 mg | 6 mg | 20 | 332 |
| Manganese, Mn | 22 µg | 6.2 µg | 62 | 1008 |
| Phosphorus, P | 177 mg | 50.2 mg | 109 | 487 |
| Potassium, K | 273 mg | 77.4 mg | 77 | 625 |
| Selenium, Se | 26.4 µg | 7.5 µg | 123 | 427 |
| Sodium, Na | 74 mg | 21 mg | 295 | 1075 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.1 mg | 876 µg | 70 | 604 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 20.1 mg | 108 | 310 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 72.7 g | 20.6 g | 35 | 955 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 890 mg | 252.3 mg | 83 | 573 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 144 kcal | 40.8 kcal | 189 | 544 |
| KJ (Energy) | 602 kj | 170.7 kj | 190 | 589 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Turkey Leg (All Classes, Meat & Skin)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Unit (yield From 1 Lb Ready-to-cook Turkey) | 105.0 g | 3.7 oz |
| Leg, Bone Removed | 816.0 g | 28.8 oz |
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| Turkey Leg | No of Nutrients |
(All Classes, Meat & Skin) | 66 |
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