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 for 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +159.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +238.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.6 g
Fats:
2.31 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.84 g
Other:
1.25 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +219.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.71 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
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 | -67.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +157% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 47% | |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 29.8µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.75mg | 9.573mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.83mg | 1.09mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 19% | |
| Copper | 0.256mg | 0.093mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 109mg | 17% |
| Protein | 20.6g | 28.55g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.49mg | 0.281mg | 16% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 4mg | 2.48mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 2.119g | 13% |
| Fats | 2.31g | 7.39g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.71g | 2.155g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 223mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.13µg | 1.02µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.045mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.03g | 2.647g | 4% |
| Calories | 109kcal | 189kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 239mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.306mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.981mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.042mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.532mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.715mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.103mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.429mg | 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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| 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
27%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.