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Goat vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between goat and turkey meat

  • Goat is higher in iron, zinc, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B12, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and magnesium.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 47% more than goat.
  • Goat contains 3 times more iron than turkey meat. While goat contains 3.73mg of iron, turkey meat contains only 1.09mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in goat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted 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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 5.1% 36% 140% 101% 144% 86% 11% 5.5% 64%
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 +21.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.5%
Contains more IronIron +242.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +225.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.5%

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
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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% 0% 6.8% 0% 23% 141% 74% 0% 0% 149% 3% 3.8% 58%
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 EVitamin E +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
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27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 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 OtherOther +245.8%
Contains more FatsFats +143.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~28.55g
~equal in Water ~63.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
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37% 54% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 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 -56.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +821.3%

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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.616mg 47%
Vitamin B3 3.95mg 9.573mg 35%
Selenium 11.8µg 29.8µg 33%
Iron 3.73mg 1.09mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.61mg 0.281mg 25%
Zinc 5.27mg 2.48mg 25%
Copper 0.303mg 0.093mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 2.119g 13%
Cholesterol 75mg 109mg 11%
Magnesium 0mg 30mg 7%
Fats 3.03g 7.39g 7%
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1.02µg 7%
Saturated fat 0.93g 2.155g 6%
Potassium 405mg 239mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.045mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.36g 2.647g 3%
Choline 106.4mg 87.4mg 3%
Phosphorus 201mg 223mg 3%
Protein 27.1g 28.55g 3%
Calories 143kcal 189kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Manganese 0.042mg 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Sodium 86mg 103mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0µg 1%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.06g N/A
Calcium 17mg 14mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.403mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.29mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.371mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 2.258mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.016mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 1.452mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.565mg 0.749mg 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 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
35%
Goat
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Goat
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.225g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.