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Goat vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Goat and Turkey meat

  • Goat is richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, yet Turkey meat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Turkey meat is 38% higher.
  • Goat contains 3 times more Copper than Turkey meat. Goat contains 0.256mg of Copper, while Turkey meat contains 0.093mg.
  • Goat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Goat, raw 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.
Goat
Goat
6
:
4
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Iron +159.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
Contains more Zinc +61.3%
Contains more Copper +175.3%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Selenium +238.6%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Goat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 107% 0% 78% 34% 11% 110% 86% 5% 48%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Iron +159.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
Contains more Zinc +61.3%
Contains more Copper +175.3%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Selenium +238.6%
Equal in Calcium - 14

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.
Goat
Goat
3
:
8
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.02
Goat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 28% 114% 71% 0% 0% 4% 142% 0%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
Goat
2
:
3
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Other +160.4%
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Fats +219.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Goat
21% 2% 76%
Protein: 20.6 g
Fats: 2.31 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.84 g
Other: 1.25 g
Turkey meat
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 Water +19.4%
Contains more Other +160.4%
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Fats +219.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
Goat
1
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1146.5%
Goat
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.71 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1146.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Protein 20.6g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 2.31g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Calories 109kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 13mg 14mg Turkey meat
Iron 2.83mg 1.09mg Goat
Magnesium 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 180mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 385mg 239mg Goat
Sodium 82mg 103mg Goat
Zinc 4mg 2.48mg Goat
Copper 0.256mg 0.093mg Goat
Manganese 0.038mg 0.014mg Goat
Selenium 8.8µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.045mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.49mg 0.281mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.75mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 5µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.13µg 1.02µg Goat
Tryptophan 0.306mg 0.291mg Goat
Threonine 0.981mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 1.042mg 0.796mg Goat
Leucine 1.716mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 1.532mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.552mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 1.103mg 0.902mg Goat
Histidine 0.429mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 57mg 109mg Goat
Trans Fat 0.101g Goat
Saturated Fat 0.71g 2.155g Goat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
30%
Goat
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Goat
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175303/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.