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Egg vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Egg and Turkey egg

  • Egg has more Copper, however, Turkey egg is richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Selenium.
  • Egg covers your daily Copper needs 215% more than Turkey egg.
  • Egg contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw.

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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.
Egg
3
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Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Copper +3125.8%
Contains more Calcium +98%
Contains more Iron +244.5%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains more Zinc +50.5%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 154% 10% 73% 13% 20% 44% 21% 5% 188%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Copper +3125.8%
Contains more Calcium +98%
Contains more Iron +244.5%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains more Zinc +50.5%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170

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.
Egg
5
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 554
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.47
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.131
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 28% 109% 1% 114% 31% 54% 212% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 554
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.47
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.131

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
2
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Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Fats +12%
Equal in Protein - 13.68
Equal in Carbs - 1.15
Equal in Water - 72.5
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Fats +12%
Equal in Protein - 13.68
Equal in Carbs - 1.15
Equal in Water - 72.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
1
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.3%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Turkey egg Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 1.15g Turkey egg
Protein 12.58g 13.68g Turkey egg
Fats 10.61g 11.88g Turkey egg
Carbs 1.12g 1.15g Turkey egg
Calories 155kcal 171kcal Turkey egg
Sugar 1.12g Turkey egg
Calcium 50mg 99mg Turkey egg
Iron 1.19mg 4.1mg Turkey egg
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Turkey egg
Phosphorus 172mg 170mg Egg
Potassium 126mg 142mg Turkey egg
Sodium 124mg 151mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 1.58mg Turkey egg
Copper 2mg 0.062mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.038mg Turkey egg
Selenium 30.8µg 34.3µg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 520IU 554IU Turkey egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 166µg Turkey egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.11mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.47mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.024mg Egg
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 1.889mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.131mg Turkey egg
Folate 44µg 71µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 1.69µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.219mg Turkey egg
Threonine 0.604mg 0.672mg Turkey egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.855mg Turkey egg
Leucine 1.075mg 1.201mg Turkey egg
Lysine 0.904mg 0.924mg Turkey egg
Methionine 0.392mg 0.442mg Turkey egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.773mg Turkey egg
Valine 0.767mg 0.985mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.33mg Turkey egg
Cholesterol 373mg 933mg Egg
Saturated Fat 3.267g 3.632g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 4.571g Turkey egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 1.658g Turkey egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg Turkey egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
Egg
48%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg
Egg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.365g)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/nutrients
  2. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.