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 for 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.
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% |
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 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1.76µg | 35% |
Sodium | 820mg | 233mg | 26% |
Selenium | 38.3µg | 28.6µg | 18% |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 115mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.03mg | 0.142mg | 12% |
Zinc | 2.15mg | 3.39mg | 11% |
Fats | 12.77g | 6.04g | 10% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 1.824g | 10% |
Saturated fat | 3.944g | 1.647g | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.364mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.051mg | 6% |
Potassium | 300mg | 133mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.801mg | 4% |
Calories | 189kcal | 125kcal | 3% |
Choline | 63.9mg | 54mg | 2% |
Protein | 17.5g | 16.51g | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 4.924mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
Calcium | 5mg | 24mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 13IU | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
Folate | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 1.478g | 1% |
Iron | 0.97mg | 1.01mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 170mg | 160mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 13µg | 1% |
Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.6mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.144mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.363mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.532mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.528mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
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