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Chicken feet vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken feet and turkey meat

  • Chicken feet has more folate, while turkey meat has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and choline.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 57% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 10 times less folate than chicken feet. Chicken feet contains 86µg of folate, while turkey meat contains 9µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turkey meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, feet, boiled and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 3.6% 26% 2.7% 34% 34% 19% 36% 8.7% 0% 20%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +528.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +671%
Contains more IronIron +19.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +259.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +727.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.093mg

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% 10% 5.4% 3% 15% 46% 7.5% 0% 2.3% 59% 0.5% 65% 7.3%
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% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6060%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +117%
Contains more CholineCholine +557.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 15% 66%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 14.6 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 65.8 g
Other: 0 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +97.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +233.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.2%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 44% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.92 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.98 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken feet Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 9.573mg 57%
Selenium 3.6µg 29.8µg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.616mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.02µg 23%
Phosphorus 83mg 223mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 19%
Folate 86µg 9µg 19%
Protein 19.4g 28.55g 18%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.48mg 16%
Choline 13.3mg 87.4mg 13%
Fats 14.6g 7.39g 11%
Saturated fat 3.92g 2.155g 8%
Cholesterol 84mg 109mg 8%
Calcium 88mg 14mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.5g 2.647g 7%
Potassium 31mg 239mg 6%
Magnesium 5mg 30mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 2.119g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.281mg 6%
Iron 0.91mg 1.09mg 2%
Sodium 67mg 103mg 2%
Vitamin A 30µg 12µg 2%
Calories 215kcal 189kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.045mg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.07mg 1%
Copper 0.102mg 0.093mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 15IU 1%
Carbs 0.2g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 0.06g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.043g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken feet Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Chicken feet
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chicken feet
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.765g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken feet
Chicken feet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken feet
Chicken feet contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken feet
Chicken feet is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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. Chicken feet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171119/nutrients
  2. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.