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English muffin vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between English muffins and turkey meat

  • English muffins are higher in manganese, vitamin B1, and fiber, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1,2, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 50% more than English muffins.
  • The amount of sodium in turkey meat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 +271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2450%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.4%
Contains more IronIron +22.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +511.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1332.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2450%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +76566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +400%
Contains more ProteinProtein +270.8%
Contains more FatsFats +310.6%
Contains more WaterWater +50.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 -88%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +776.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Turkey meat DV% diff.
Selenium 29.8µg 54%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 9.573mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.616mg 44%
Protein 7.7g 28.55g 42%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.02µg 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.48mg 16%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Sodium 464mg 103mg 16%
Carbs 46g 0.06g 15%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.014mg 15%
Phosphorus 133mg 223mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.045mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.948mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.281mg 10%
Fats 1.8g 7.39g 9%
Saturated fat 0.259g 2.155g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 2.119g 8%
Folate 37µg 9µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 2.647g 6%
Copper 0.129mg 0.093mg 4%
Calcium 52mg 14mg 4%
Iron 0.89mg 1.09mg 3%
Potassium 131mg 239mg 3%
Calories 235kcal 189kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 0.06g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.896g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.