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

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Significant differences between chicken neck and turkey meat

  • Chicken neck has more iron and vitamin A; however, turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 37% more than chicken neck.
  • Turkey meat has 5 times less vitamin A than chicken neck. Chicken neck has 65µg of vitamin A, while turkey meat has 12µg.
  • Turkey meat contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw 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 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
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 +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +74.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.3%

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% 22% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +292.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.045mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 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 +255.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.52g
~equal in Other ~0.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.68 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 +298.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken neck Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 3.608mg 9.573mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.616mg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 1.02µg 32%
Selenium 12µg 29.8µg 32%
Fats 26.24g 7.39g 29%
Protein 14.07g 28.55g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.68g 2.119g 24%
Saturated fat 7.27g 2.155g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 10.55g 2.647g 20%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Phosphorus 112mg 223mg 16%
Iron 1.9mg 1.09mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.281mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 12µg 6%
Zinc 1.86mg 2.48mg 6%
Calories 297kcal 189kcal 5%
Magnesium 13mg 30mg 4%
Potassium 137mg 239mg 3%
Cholesterol 99mg 109mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.07mg 2%
Sodium 64mg 103mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.85mg 0.948mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.014mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.093mg 1%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.06g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.06g 0%
Calcium 18mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.045mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.137mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.545mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.588mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.933mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 1.005mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.332mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.641mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.348mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 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 neck 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
21%
Chicken neck
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Chicken neck
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 - 5.115g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.