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Luncheon meat vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Luncheon meat and Turkey neck

  • Luncheon meat has more Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Turkey neck is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Turkey neck covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 35% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Luncheon meat has 4 times more Sodium than Turkey neck. While Luncheon meat has 820mg of Sodium, Turkey neck has only 233mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 7.2% 12% 38% 47% 92% 69% 30% 7.3% 156%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%
Contains more CopperCopper +373.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.01mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~160mg

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.
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% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
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% 2.6% 2.4% 9% 13% 49% 92% 48% 84% 220% 0% 3.8% 29%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +91.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.211mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.924mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more FatsFats +111.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +84.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%
~equal in Protein ~16.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +211.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.478g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Turkey neck Opinion
Calories 189kcal 125kcal Luncheon meat
Protein 17.5g 16.51g Luncheon meat
Fats 12.77g 6.04g Luncheon meat
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 78mg 115mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 13IU Turkey neck
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Luncheon meat
Calcium 5mg 24mg Turkey neck
Potassium 300mg 133mg Luncheon meat
Iron 0.97mg 1.01mg Turkey neck
Copper 0.03mg 0.142mg Turkey neck
Zinc 2.15mg 3.39mg Turkey neck
Phosphorus 170mg 160mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 233mg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 0IU 43IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.12mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 0.3µg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.037mg 0.056mg Turkey neck
Selenium 38.3µg 28.6µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.051mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.211mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 4.924mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.801mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.364mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.76µg Turkey neck
Folate 0µg 5µg Turkey neck
Choline 63.9mg 54mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 1.647g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 1.824g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 1.478g Luncheon meat
Tryptophan 0.176mg Turkey neck
Threonine 0.6mg Turkey neck
Isoleucine 0.473mg Turkey neck
Leucine 1.144mg Turkey neck
Lysine 1.363mg Turkey neck
Methionine 0.432mg Turkey neck
Phenylalanine 0.532mg Turkey neck
Valine 0.528mg Turkey neck
Histidine 0.448mg Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey neck
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Turkey neck
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
33%
Luncheon meat
43%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.297g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.