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.
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Iron
+77.6%
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Sodium
-24.4%
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Copper
+50.3%
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Manganese
+72.7%
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Calcium
+154.5%
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Magnesium
+87.5%
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Phosphorus
+62.8%
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Potassium
+44.1%
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Zinc
+67.2%
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Selenium
+55.5%
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Iron
+77.6%
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Sodium
-24.4%
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Copper
+50.3%
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Manganese
+72.7%
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Calcium
+154.5%
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Magnesium
+87.5%
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Phosphorus
+62.8%
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Potassium
+44.1%
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Zinc
+67.2%
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Selenium
+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.
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Vitamin A
+165.8%
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Vitamin E
+536.4%
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Vitamin B1
+126%
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Vitamin B2
+27.5%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+80.8%
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Vitamin B6
+251.7%
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Folate
+16.7%
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Vitamin B12
+346.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.193
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Vitamin A
+165.8%
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Vitamin E
+536.4%
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Vitamin B1
+126%
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Vitamin B2
+27.5%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+80.8%
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Vitamin B6
+251.7%
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Folate
+16.7%
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Vitamin B12
+346.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.193
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+172.6%
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Other
+412.5%
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Protein
+44.1%
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Water
+19.7%
Protein:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
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0.82 g
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
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0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
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Fats
+172.6%
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Other
+412.5%
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Protein
+44.1%
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Water
+19.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+273%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+25.1%
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Saturated Fat
-72.4%
Saturated Fat:
9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.65 g
Saturated Fat:
2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.917 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+273%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+25.1%
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Saturated 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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Protein | 18.99g | 27.37g |
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| Fats | 28.35g | 10.4g |
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| Calories | 337kcal | 203kcal |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 156mg | 254mg |
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| Potassium | 204mg | 294mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 78mg |
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| Zinc | 1.86mg | 3.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.151mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 20µg | 31.1µg |
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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 | 3IU | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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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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| Folate | 6µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 1.34µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 0µg |
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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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| Cholesterol | 84mg | 93mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.134g |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.67g | 2.669g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.012g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.9g | 3.458g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 2.917g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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%
53%
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 contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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.