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Turkey neck vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turkey neck and Turkey breast

  • Turkey neck has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Turkey neck covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 56% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast has 4 times less Sodium than Turkey neck. Turkey neck has 233mg of Sodium, while Turkey breast has 59mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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 +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.9%
Contains more Copper +91.9%
Contains more Manganese +211.1%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Contains more Iron +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +106.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
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 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.9%
Contains more Copper +91.9%
Contains more Manganese +211.1%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Contains more Iron +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +106.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%

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 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.2
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +47.1%
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Equal in Water - 70.05
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Other +47.1%
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Equal in Water - 70.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey neck Turkey breast Opinion
Protein 16.51g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 6.04g 7.02g Turkey breast
Calories 125kcal 157kcal Turkey breast
Calcium 24mg 13mg Turkey neck
Iron 1.01mg 1.2mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 160mg 186mg Turkey breast
Potassium 133mg 275mg Turkey breast
Sodium 233mg 59mg Turkey breast
Zinc 3.39mg 1.57mg Turkey neck
Copper 0.142mg 0.074mg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.056mg 0.018mg Turkey neck
Selenium 28.6µg 22.4µg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 43IU 6IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 2µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.12mg Turkey neck
Vitamin D 13IU Turkey neck
Vitamin D 0.3µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.058mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.115mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B3 4.924mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.801mg 0.621mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B6 0.364mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Folate 5µg 7µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 1.76µg 0.42µg Turkey neck
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.6mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.473mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.144mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.363mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.432mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.532mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 0.528mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.448mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 115mg 65mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.647g 1.91g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.01g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.824g 2.66g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 1.66g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey neck Turkey breast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
44%
Turkey neck
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey neck
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.