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True morels vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between True morels and Turkey meat?

  • True morels are richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin D, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Turkey meat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • True morels' daily need coverage for Iron is 139% higher.
  • True morels contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Mushrooms, morel, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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.
True morels
True morels
6
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4
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Calcium +207.1%
Contains more Iron +1017.4%
Contains more Potassium +72%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Copper +572%
Contains more Manganese +4092.9%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +1254.5%
True morels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +207.1%
Contains more Iron +1017.4%
Contains more Potassium +72%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Copper +572%
Contains more Manganese +4092.9%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +1254.5%

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.
True morels
True morels
2
:
9
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Vitamin D +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +325.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.9%
Equal in Folate - 9
True morels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
Turkey meat
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 D +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +325.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.9%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
True morels
True morels
3
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Carbs +8400%
Contains more Water +41.1%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Protein +815.1%
Contains more Fats +1196.5%
True morels
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Turkey meat
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 Carbs +8400%
Contains more Water +41.1%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Protein +815.1%
Contains more Fats +1196.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
True morels
True morels
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2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4990.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +389.4%
True morels
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4990.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +389.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient True morels Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 2.3g 0.06g True morels
Protein 3.12g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 0.57g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 5.1g 0.06g True morels
Calories 31kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Sugar 0.6g 0g Turkey meat
Fiber 2.8g 0g True morels
Calcium 43mg 14mg True morels
Iron 12.18mg 1.09mg True morels
Magnesium 19mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 194mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 411mg 239mg True morels
Sodium 21mg 103mg True morels
Zinc 2.03mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.625mg 0.093mg True morels
Manganese 0.587mg 0.014mg True morels
Selenium 2.2µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 206IU 15IU True morels
Vitamin D 5.1µg 0.4µg True morels
Vitamin B1 0.069mg 0.045mg True morels
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 2.252mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.136mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 1.02µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg True morels
Trans Fat 0g 0.101g True morels
Saturated Fat 0.065g 2.155g True morels
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 0.052g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0g 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
True morels Turkey meat
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
27%
True morels
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
True morels
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.