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Chicken neck vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken neck and Turkey neck

  • Chicken neck has more Iron, however, Turkey neck is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Turkey neck covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 62% more than Chicken neck.
  • Chicken neck has 4 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey neck. While Chicken neck has 7.27g of Saturated Fat, Turkey neck has only 1.647g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, 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 Iron +88.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.5%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +82.3%
Contains more Copper +77.5%
Contains more Manganese +69.7%
Contains more Selenium +138.3%
Equal in Potassium - 133
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Contains more Iron +88.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.5%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +82.3%
Contains more Copper +77.5%
Contains more Manganese +69.7%
Contains more Selenium +138.3%
Equal in Potassium - 133

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +402.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +576.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.801
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 12% 45% 68% 51% 40% 4% 33% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +402.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +576.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.801
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +334.4%
Contains more Protein +17.3%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Equal in Other - 1.53
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Fats +334.4%
Contains more Protein +17.3%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Equal in Other - 1.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken neck Turkey neck
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken neck Turkey neck Opinion
Protein 14.07g 16.51g Turkey neck
Fats 26.24g 6.04g Chicken neck
Calories 297kcal 125kcal Chicken neck
Calcium 18mg 24mg Turkey neck
Iron 1.9mg 1.01mg Chicken neck
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Turkey neck
Phosphorus 112mg 160mg Turkey neck
Potassium 137mg 133mg Chicken neck
Sodium 64mg 233mg Chicken neck
Zinc 1.86mg 3.39mg Turkey neck
Copper 0.08mg 0.142mg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.033mg 0.056mg Turkey neck
Selenium 12µg 28.6µg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 216IU 43IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 13µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.12mg Chicken neck
Vitamin D 13IU Turkey neck
Vitamin D 0.3µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.051mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.211mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B3 3.608mg 4.924mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B5 0.85mg 0.801mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.364mg Turkey neck
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 1.76µg Turkey neck
Tryptophan 0.137mg 0.176mg Turkey neck
Threonine 0.545mg 0.6mg Turkey neck
Isoleucine 0.588mg 0.473mg Chicken neck
Leucine 0.933mg 1.144mg Turkey neck
Lysine 1.005mg 1.363mg Turkey neck
Methionine 0.332mg 0.432mg Turkey neck
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.532mg Turkey neck
Valine 0.641mg 0.528mg Chicken neck
Histidine 0.348mg 0.448mg Turkey neck
Cholesterol 99mg 115mg Chicken neck
Saturated Fat 7.27g 1.647g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0.005g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.002g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.008g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 10.55g 1.824g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 5.68g 1.478g Chicken neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken neck Turkey neck
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
22%
Chicken neck
44%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Chicken neck
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.623g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 ($)

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. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/nutrients
  2. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.