Ground turkey vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ground turkey and eggs
- Ground turkey is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, yet eggs are higher in copper, choline, vitamin B2, and vitamin D.
- Eggs cover your daily copper needs 205% more than ground turkey.
- Ground turkey contains 136 times more vitamin B3 than eggs. While ground turkey contains 8.724mg of vitamin B3, eggs contain only 0.064mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in ground turkey is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Ground turkey, cooked and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +196.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +78.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1224.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.4% |
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 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13531.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +423.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +520.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +836.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +528.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +275.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +568.8% |
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Fats
~10.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.151mg | 2mg | 205% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 373mg | 93% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.724mg | 0.064mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.633mg | 0.121mg | 39% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 293.8mg | 39% |
| Protein | 27.37g | 12.58g | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.513mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.11mg | 1.05mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 149µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 172mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 2.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.34µg | 1.11µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 87IU | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 1.414g | 10% |
| Folate | 7µg | 44µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1.03mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 126mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.193mg | 1.398mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.669g | 3.267g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.458g | 4.077g | 2% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 155kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 124mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 31.1µg | 30.8µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Fats | 10.4g | 10.61g | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.134g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.258mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.227mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.262mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.452mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.806mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.068mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.27mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.811mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g | 0.038g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
52%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground turkey is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.598g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.