Turkey ham vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Turkey ham and Ground turkey?
- Turkey ham is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B1, yet Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
- Ground turkey's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 44% higher.
- Turkey ham has 12 times more Sodium than Ground turkey. Turkey ham has 909mg of Sodium, while Ground turkey has 78mg.
We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Ground turkey, cooked 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.
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Phosphorus
+13.8%
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Selenium
+22.8%
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Calcium
+300%
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Iron
+52%
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Magnesium
+87.5%
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Potassium
+16.2%
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Sodium
-91.4%
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Zinc
+48.1%
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Phosphorus
+13.8%
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Selenium
+22.8%
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Calcium
+300%
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Iron
+52%
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Magnesium
+87.5%
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Potassium
+16.2%
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-91.4%
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Zinc
+48.1%
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
+198.7%
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Vitamin B2
+28%
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Vitamin A
+49.1%
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Vitamin B3
+111.7%
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Vitamin B6
+955%
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Vitamin B12
+67.5%
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Vitamin B1
+198.7%
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Vitamin B2
+28%
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Vitamin A
+49.1%
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Vitamin B3
+111.7%
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Vitamin B6
+955%
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Vitamin B12
+67.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+18.4%
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Other
+1837.5%
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Protein
+67.9%
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Fats
+160%
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
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0 g
Water:
62.07 g
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0.16 g
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Water
+18.4%
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+1837.5%
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Protein
+67.9%
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Fats
+160%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-55%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+158.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+234.1%
Saturated Fat:
1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.873 g
Saturated Fat:
2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.917 g
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-55%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+158.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+234.1%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.1g | 0g |
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| Protein | 16.3g | 27.37g |
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| Fats | 4g | 10.4g |
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| Carbs | 3.1g | 0g |
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| Calories | 118kcal | 203kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 1.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 289mg | 254mg |
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| Potassium | 253mg | 294mg |
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| Sodium | 909mg | 78mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 3.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.151mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 38.2µg | 31.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 53IU | 79IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 16µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 8.724mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.193mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.633mg |
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| Folate | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 1.34µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.312mg |
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| Threonine | 1.258mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.227mg |
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| Leucine | 2.262mg |
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| Lysine | 2.452mg |
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| Methionine | 0.806mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.068mg |
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| Valine | 1.27mg |
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| Histidine | 0.811mg |
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| Cholesterol | 64mg | 93mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.134g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 2.669g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.337g | 3.458g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 2.917g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.469g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground turkey is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 831mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)