Duck meat vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Duck meat and Ground turkey?
- Duck meat is richer in Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Ground turkey's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 43% higher.
- Duck meat has 4 times more Saturated Fat than Ground turkey. Duck meat has 9.67g of Saturated Fat, while Ground turkey has 2.669g.
We used Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Ground turkey, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +77.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +165.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +251.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +346.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +172.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +412.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +273% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 337kcal | 203kcal |
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| Protein | 18.99g | 27.37g |
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| Fats | 28.35g | 10.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 84mg | 93mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 204mg | 294mg |
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| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.151mg |
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| Zinc | 1.86mg | 3.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 156mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin A | 210IU | 79IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 63µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 20µg | 31.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 8.724mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 1.193mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.633mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 1.34µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.134g |
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| Choline | 50.4mg | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.67g | 2.669g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.9g | 3.458g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 2.917g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.312mg |
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| Threonine | 0.773mg | 1.258mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 1.227mg |
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| Leucine | 1.465mg | 2.262mg |
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| Lysine | 1.486mg | 2.452mg |
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| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.806mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 1.068mg |
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| Valine | 0.938mg | 1.27mg |
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| Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.811mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
32%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
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.