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Brisket vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between brisket and turkey neck

  • Brisket is higher in zinc, iron, vitamin B12, choline, and monounsaturated fat, yet turkey neck is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Brisket covers your daily zinc needs 30% more than turkey neck.
  • Brisket contains 4 times more saturated fat than turkey neck. While brisket contains 7.305g of saturated fat, turkey neck contains only 1.647g.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 7.2% 12% 38% 47% 92% 69% 30% 7.3% 156%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.4%
Contains more IronIron +140.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +42%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460%
~equal in Phosphorus ~160mg
~equal in Selenium ~28.6µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.3% 2.4% 4.5% 13% 49% 92% 48% 84% 220% 0% 3.8% 29%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.6%
Contains more FatsFats +205%
Contains more WaterWater +44.7%
Contains more OtherOther +446.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
33% 37% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.647 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +335%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Turkey neck DV% diff.
Zinc 6.69mg 3.39mg 30%
Saturated fat 7.305g 1.647g 26%
Protein 28.82g 16.51g 25%
Fats 18.42g 6.04g 19%
Iron 2.43mg 1.01mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.934g 1.824g 15%
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 1.76µg 15%
Choline 109.8mg 54mg 10%
Calories 289kcal 125kcal 8%
Sodium 48mg 233mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.364mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 4.924mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 1.478g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.801mg 5%
Copper 0.1mg 0.142mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.12mg 3%
Cholesterol 106mg 115mg 3%
Selenium 27.1µg 28.6µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.211mg 3%
Potassium 232mg 133mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.056mg 2%
Phosphorus 175mg 160mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg 1%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 24mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.051mg 1%
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 1.101mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 2.192mg 1.144mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 1.363mg 0%
Methionine 0.717mg 0.432mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.532mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0.448mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket Turkey neck
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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%
Brisket
42%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.658g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
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.
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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/nutrients
  2. 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.