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Edible mushroom vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between edible mushroom and turkey meat?

  • Edible mushroom is richer in copper and vitamin B5, yet turkey meat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and choline.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 41% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 3 times more copper than turkey meat. Edible mushroom has 0.318mg of copper, while turkey meat has 0.093mg.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than edible mushroom.

We used Mushrooms, white, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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 PotassiumPotassium +33.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +235.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more IronIron +118%
Contains more ZincZinc +376.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220.4%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2450%
Contains more CholineCholine +405.2%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 CarbsCarbs +5333.3%
Contains more WaterWater +45.5%
Contains more OtherOther +79.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +823.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2073.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1224.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Turkey meat DV% diff.
Protein 3.09g 28.55g 51%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.02µg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.616mg 39%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 9.573mg 37%
Selenium 9.3µg 29.8µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Copper 0.318mg 0.093mg 25%
Phosphorus 86mg 223mg 20%
Zinc 0.52mg 2.48mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 2.119g 13%
Choline 17.3mg 87.4mg 13%
Fats 0.34g 7.39g 11%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.948mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.05g 2.155g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.281mg 9%
Calories 22kcal 189kcal 8%
Iron 0.5mg 1.09mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.647g 7%
Magnesium 9mg 30mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Sodium 5mg 103mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.045mg 3%
Folate 17µg 9µg 2%
Potassium 318mg 239mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.014mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 15IU 1%
Carbs 3.26g 0.06g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 2.26g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.749mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
Edible mushroom
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.105g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.

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