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Grouse vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between grouse and turkey breast

  • Grouse has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, turkey breast has more zinc and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for grouse is 103% higher.
  • Turkey breast has 7 times less Vitamin B12 than grouse. Grouse has 2.9µg of Vitamin B12, while turkey breast has 0.42µg.
  • Grouse is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.

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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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more IronIron +106.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%

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.
Grouse
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +590.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.5%
Contains more FatsFats +697.7%
Contains more OtherOther +316%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6233.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1157.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 112kcal 157kcal Turkey breast
Protein 25.94g 21.89g Grouse
Fats 0.88g 7.02g Turkey breast
Cholesterol 40mg 65mg Grouse
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 13mg Turkey breast
Potassium 311mg 275mg Grouse
Iron 0.58mg 1.2mg Turkey breast
Copper 0.058mg 0.074mg Turkey breast
Zinc 0.51mg 1.57mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 229mg 186mg Grouse
Sodium 50mg 59mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 6IU Grouse
Vitamin A 5µg 2µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.73mg Grouse
Manganese 0.016mg 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.058mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.115mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 5.2mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.48mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 0.42µg Grouse
Folate 7µg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 0.13g 1.91g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 2.66g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 1.66g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg Turkey breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
74%
Grouse
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/nutrients
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.