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Turkey neck vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey neck and Luncheon meat

  • Turkey neck has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Turkey neck covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 35% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Turkey neck has 5 times more Copper than Luncheon meat. While Turkey neck has 0.142mg of Copper, Luncheon meat has only 0.03mg.
  • Luncheon meat has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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 +380%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +57.7%
Contains more Copper +373.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +125.6%
Contains more Selenium +33.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +57.7%
Contains more Copper +373.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +125.6%
Contains more Selenium +33.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
Equal in Phosphorus - 170

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.225
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 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% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.225

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Fats +111.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +84.3%
Equal in Protein - 17.5
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Fats +111.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +84.3%
Equal in Protein - 17.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.565
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.565

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey neck Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Protein 16.51g 17.5g Luncheon meat
Fats 6.04g 12.77g Luncheon meat
Carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Calories 125kcal 189kcal Luncheon meat
Calcium 24mg 5mg Turkey neck
Iron 1.01mg 0.97mg Turkey neck
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 160mg 170mg Luncheon meat
Potassium 133mg 300mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 233mg 820mg Turkey neck
Zinc 3.39mg 2.15mg Turkey neck
Copper 0.142mg 0.03mg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.056mg 0.037mg Turkey neck
Selenium 28.6µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin A 43IU 0IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 13IU Turkey neck
Vitamin D 0.3µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.213mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 4.924mg 5.225mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.801mg 0.613mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B6 0.364mg 0.272mg Turkey neck
Folate 5µg 0µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B12 1.76µg 0.92µg Turkey neck
Tryptophan 0.176mg Turkey neck
Threonine 0.6mg Turkey neck
Isoleucine 0.473mg Turkey neck
Leucine 1.144mg Turkey neck
Lysine 1.363mg Turkey neck
Methionine 0.432mg Turkey neck
Phenylalanine 0.532mg Turkey neck
Valine 0.528mg Turkey neck
Histidine 0.448mg Turkey neck
Cholesterol 115mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 1.647g 3.944g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 1.824g 5.685g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 1.565g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey neck Luncheon meat
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
44%
Turkey neck
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey neck
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.297g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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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.
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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.