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Goat vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Goat and Turkey meat

  • Goat is higher in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B12, yet Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Magnesium.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 47% more than Goat.
  • Goat contains 3 times more Iron than Turkey meat. While Goat contains 3.73mg of Iron, Turkey meat contains only 1.09mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Goat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, goat, 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.
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Iron +242.2%
Contains more Potassium +69.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.5%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +225.8%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Selenium +152.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Iron +242.2%
Contains more Potassium +69.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.5%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +225.8%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Selenium +152.5%

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.
Goat
5
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Contains more Vitamin E +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +245.8%
Contains more Fats +143.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 28.55
Equal in Water - 63.52
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 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 Other +245.8%
Contains more Fats +143.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 28.55
Equal in Water - 63.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +821.3%
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +821.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Protein 27.1g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 3.03g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Calories 143kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 17mg 14mg Goat
Iron 3.73mg 1.09mg Goat
Magnesium 0mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 201mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 405mg 239mg Goat
Sodium 86mg 103mg Goat
Zinc 5.27mg 2.48mg Goat
Copper 0.303mg 0.093mg Goat
Manganese 0.042mg 0.014mg Goat
Selenium 11.8µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.07mg Goat
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.045mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.61mg 0.281mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.95mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 5µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1.02µg Goat
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0µg Goat
Tryptophan 0.403mg 0.291mg Goat
Threonine 1.29mg 1.004mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.371mg 0.796mg Goat
Leucine 2.258mg 1.925mg Goat
Lysine 2.016mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.724mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.903mg Goat
Valine 1.452mg 0.902mg Goat
Histidine 0.565mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 75mg 109mg Goat
Trans Fat 0.101g Goat
Saturated Fat 0.93g 2.155g Goat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goat Turkey meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
33%
Goat
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Goat
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.225g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.