Turkey breast vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Turkey breast and Turkey neck
- Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, however, Turkey neck is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
- Turkey neck covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 56% more than Turkey breast.
- Turkey neck has 2 times less Potassium than Turkey breast. Turkey breast has 275mg of Potassium, while Turkey neck has 133mg.
- Turkey breast contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, 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.
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Iron
+18.8%
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Magnesium
+60%
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Phosphorus
+16.3%
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Potassium
+106.8%
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Sodium
-74.7%
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Calcium
+84.6%
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Zinc
+115.9%
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Copper
+91.9%
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Manganese
+211.1%
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Selenium
+27.7%
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Iron
+18.8%
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Magnesium
+60%
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Phosphorus
+16.3%
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Potassium
+106.8%
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Sodium
-74.7%
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Calcium
+84.6%
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Zinc
+115.9%
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Copper
+91.9%
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Manganese
+211.1%
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Selenium
+27.7%
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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Vitamin B1
+13.7%
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Vitamin B6
+31.9%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin A
+616.7%
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Vitamin B2
+83.5%
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Vitamin B5
+29%
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Vitamin B12
+319%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.924
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Vitamin B1
+13.7%
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Vitamin B6
+31.9%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin A
+616.7%
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Vitamin B2
+83.5%
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Vitamin B5
+29%
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Vitamin B12
+319%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.924
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+32.6%
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Fats
+16.2%
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Other
+47.1%
Equal in Water - 75.92
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
6.04 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.92 g
Other:
1.53 g
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Protein
+32.6%
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Fats
+16.2%
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+47.1%
Equal in Water - 75.92
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+45.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.3%
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Saturated Fat
-13.8%
Saturated Fat:
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.66 g
Saturated Fat:
1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.478 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+45.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.3%
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Saturated Fat
-13.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 21.89g | 16.51g |
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| Fats | 7.02g | 6.04g |
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| Calories | 157kcal | 125kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.01mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 186mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 233mg |
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| Zinc | 1.57mg | 3.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.142mg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.056mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 28.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 43IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 4.924mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 0.801mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.364mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 1.76µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.176mg |
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| Threonine | 0.957mg | 0.6mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.473mg |
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| Leucine | 1.704mg | 1.144mg |
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| Lysine | 1.996mg | 1.363mg |
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| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.432mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0.532mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg | 0.528mg |
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| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.448mg |
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| Cholesterol | 65mg | 115mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.91g | 1.647g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.66g | 1.824g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 1.478g |
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| 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
29%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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