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Turkey meat vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey meat and Mackerel

  • Turkey meat has more Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 749% more than Turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat has 3 times more Zinc than Mackerel. While Turkey meat has 2.48mg of Zinc, Mackerel has only 0.94mg.
  • Mackerel has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Zinc +163.8%
Contains more Iron +44%
Contains more Magnesium +223.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +73.2%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Copper - 0.094
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Zinc +163.8%
Contains more Iron +44%
Contains more Magnesium +223.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +73.2%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Copper - 0.094

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 B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1762.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.99
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1762.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.99

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Fats +141%
Contains more Other +956.3%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Fats +141%
Contains more Other +956.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.9%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.9%

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 Mackerel
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 23.85g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Calories 189kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 14mg 15mg Mackerel
Iron 1.09mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 30mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 223mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 239mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 103mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 2.48mg 0.94mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.014mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 29.8µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 39IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 6.85mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.46mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 2µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.267mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.925mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.282mg 2.19mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.706mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.902mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.749mg 0.702mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 75mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.101g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 2.155g 4.176g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 4.3g Mackerel
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
Turkey meat Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.