Ground turkey vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Ground turkey and Turkey meat
- Ground turkey contains less Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Choline than Turkey meat.
- Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 18% higher.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Ground turkey is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Ground turkey, 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 CalciumCalcium | +35.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +69.2% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +72% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.4µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.66 g
Fats:
7.66 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.36 g
Other:
0.32 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
~equal in
Fats
~7.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.635 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.205 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~2.155g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~2.647g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.119g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 148kcal | 189kcal | |
Protein | 19.66g | 28.55g | |
Fats | 7.66g | 7.39g | |
Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | |
Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | |
Cholesterol | 69mg | 109mg | |
Vitamin D | 14IU | 15IU | |
Magnesium | 23mg | 30mg | |
Calcium | 19mg | 14mg | |
Potassium | 237mg | 239mg | |
Iron | 1.09mg | 1.09mg | |
Copper | 0.096mg | 0.093mg | |
Zinc | 2.35mg | 2.48mg | |
Phosphorus | 200mg | 223mg | |
Sodium | 58mg | 103mg | |
Vitamin A | 66IU | 39IU | |
Vitamin A | 20µg | 12µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.07mg | |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.014mg | |
Selenium | 21.9µg | 29.8µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.045mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.281mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 6.733mg | 9.573mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.993mg | 0.948mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.564mg | 0.616mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 1.02µg | |
Folate | 7µg | 9µg | |
Trans Fat | 0.103g | 0.101g | |
Choline | 50.8mg | 87.4mg | |
Saturated Fat | 2.024g | 2.155g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.635g | 2.647g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 2.119g | |
Tryptophan | 0.223mg | 0.291mg | |
Threonine | 0.901mg | 1.004mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.796mg | |
Leucine | 1.622mg | 1.925mg | |
Lysine | 1.757mg | 2.282mg | |
Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.724mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.765mg | 0.903mg | |
Valine | 0.91mg | 0.902mg | |
Histidine | 0.582mg | 0.749mg | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.008g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.005g | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.103g | 0.105g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.008g | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0.003g | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.01g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.014g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.894g | 1.841g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
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
42%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.