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Turkey meat vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey meat and Groat

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Groat is richer in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Groat is 112% higher.
  • Groat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Buckwheat.

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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 Selenium +259%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +101.8%
Contains more Magnesium +670%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +92.5%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +1082.8%
Contains more Manganese +9185.7%
Equal in Zinc - 2.4
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 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Contains more Selenium +259%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +101.8%
Contains more Magnesium +670%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +92.5%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +1082.8%
Contains more Manganese +9185.7%
Equal in Zinc - 2.4

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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Groat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Folate +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.5%
Contains more Fats +117.4%
Contains more Water +551.5%
Contains more Carbs +119066.7%
Contains more Other +337.5%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Protein +115.5%
Contains more Fats +117.4%
Contains more Water +551.5%
Contains more Carbs +119066.7%
Contains more Other +337.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Groat Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 61.5g Groat
Protein 28.55g 13.25g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 3.4g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 71.5g Groat
Calories 189kcal 343kcal Groat
Fiber 0g 10g Groat
Calcium 14mg 18mg Groat
Iron 1.09mg 2.2mg Groat
Magnesium 30mg 231mg Groat
Phosphorus 223mg 347mg Groat
Potassium 239mg 460mg Groat
Sodium 103mg 1mg Groat
Zinc 2.48mg 2.4mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 1.1mg Groat
Manganese 0.014mg 1.3mg Groat
Selenium 29.8µg 8.3µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.101mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 7.02mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.21mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 30µg Groat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.192mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.506mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.498mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.832mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.672mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.172mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.52mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.678mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.309mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Groat
Trans Fat 0.101g Groat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.741g Groat
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 1.04g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.039g Turkey meat
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 Groat
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
50%
Turkey meat
33%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.414g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.