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Turkey meat vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey meat and Chicken liver

  • Turkey meat has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B1 than Chicken liver.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 648% more than Turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Chicken, liver, all classes, 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.
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Iron +724.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Copper +429%
Contains more Manganese +1721.4%
Contains more Selenium +83.2%
Equal in Potassium - 230
Equal in Zinc - 2.67
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Iron +724.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Copper +429%
Contains more Manganese +1721.4%
Contains more Selenium +83.2%
Equal in Potassium - 230
Equal in Zinc - 2.67

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +28305.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +532.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +557.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +6433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1525.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.728
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +28305.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +532.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +557.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +6433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1525.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.728

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Fats +53%
Contains more Carbs +1116.7%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Other +120.8%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Fats +53%
Contains more Carbs +1116.7%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Other +120.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0.73g Chicken liver
Protein 28.55g 16.92g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 4.83g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 0.73g Chicken liver
Calories 189kcal 119kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 8mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 30mg 19mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 239mg 230mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 71mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.48mg 2.67mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.093mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.014mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 29.8µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 39IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 9µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.176mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.725mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.813mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.925mg 1.512mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.332mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.432mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.824mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.998mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.749mg 0.507mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 345mg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g 0.065g Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 2.155g 1.563g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 1.249g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.306g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 0.475g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.006g 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
Turkey meat Chicken liver
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
50%
Turkey meat
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 236mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.592g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.