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Duck meat vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Duck meat and Turkey ham

  • Duck meat is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Duck meat covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 42% more than Turkey ham.
  • Duck meat has 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Turkey ham. Duck meat has 63µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey ham has 16µg.
  • Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.

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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 Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +170%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.3%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains more Zinc +12.9%
Contains more Selenium +91%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +170%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.3%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains more Zinc +12.9%
Contains more Selenium +91%
Equal in Magnesium - 16

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 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.5%
Contains more Fats +608.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +41.8%
Contains more Other +278%
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +16.5%
Contains more Fats +608.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +41.8%
Contains more Other +278%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Turkey ham Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Protein 18.99g 16.3g Duck meat
Fats 28.35g 4g Duck meat
Carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Calories 337kcal 118kcal Duck meat
Sugar 0g 1.2g Duck meat
Calcium 11mg 7mg Duck meat
Iron 2.7mg 1mg Duck meat
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 156mg 289mg Turkey ham
Potassium 204mg 253mg Turkey ham
Sodium 59mg 909mg Duck meat
Zinc 1.86mg 2.1mg Turkey ham
Copper 0.227mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.019mg Duck meat
Selenium 20µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 210IU 53IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 16µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Duck meat
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.23mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.27mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 4.12mg Duck meat
Vitamin B5 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.06mg Duck meat
Folate 6µg Duck meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.8µg Turkey ham
Vitamin K 5.1µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.773mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.872mg Duck meat
Leucine 1.465mg Duck meat
Lysine 1.486mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.475mg Duck meat
Phenylalanine 0.752mg Duck meat
Valine 0.938mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.462mg Duck meat
Cholesterol 84mg 64mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 9.67g 1.2g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 1.337g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 0.873g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Duck meat Turkey ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
32%
Duck meat
26%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 850mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.