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Grouse vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are grouse and turkey meat different?

  • Grouse is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, turkey meat is richer in zinc, iron, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for grouse is 78% higher.
  • Grouse contains 10 times more Vitamin E than turkey meat. While grouse contains 0.73mg of Vitamin E, turkey meat contains only 0.07mg.
  • Grouse has less cholesterol.

Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more IronIron +87.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +386.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~223mg

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.
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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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +143.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.045mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.281mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
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 WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.1%
Contains more FatsFats +739.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +92%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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% 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 -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6202.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1505.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Turkey meat Opinion
Calories 112kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Protein 25.94g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 0.88g 7.39g Turkey meat
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Cholesterol 40mg 109mg Grouse
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 32mg 30mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 14mg Turkey meat
Potassium 311mg 239mg Grouse
Iron 0.58mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.058mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Zinc 0.51mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 229mg 223mg Grouse
Sodium 50mg 103mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 5µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.07mg Grouse
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.016mg 0.014mg Grouse
Selenium 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.045mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 9.573mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.616mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 1.02µg Grouse
Folate 9µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0g 0.101g Grouse
Choline 87.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 0.13g 2.155g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 2.119g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0.005g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.008g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouse Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouse
Grouse 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 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.

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 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.