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Mutton vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mutton and Ground turkey?

  • Mutton is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Ground turkey is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mutton's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 129% more.
  • Mutton has 3 times more Iron than Ground turkey. While Mutton has 4.76mg of Iron, Ground turkey has only 1.52mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground turkey is lower.

We used Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Ground turkey, cooked types 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.1%
Contains more IronIron +213.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~254mg

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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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% 4.7% 2.2% 6% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +231.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +775%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
~equal in Fats ~10.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +258.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Ground turkey Opinion
Calories 234kcal 203kcal Mutton
Protein 33.43g 27.37g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 10.4g Mutton
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 93mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 8IU Ground turkey
Magnesium 31mg 30mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 28mg Ground turkey
Potassium 409mg 294mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 1.52mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.151mg Ground turkey
Zinc 5.93mg 3.11mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 254mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 78mg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 79IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A 24µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.11mg Mutton
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.033mg 0.011mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 31.1µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.077mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.211mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 8.724mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.633mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 1.34µg Mutton
Folate 0µg 7µg Ground turkey
Trans Fat 0.134g Mutton
Choline 100.6mg 78.2mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 2.669g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 3.458g Mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 2.917g Ground turkey
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.403mg 1.258mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.227mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 2.262mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 2.452mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.806mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 1.068mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 1.27mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.811mg Mutton
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g 0.136g Mutton
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.008g Mutton
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mutton Ground turkey
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
75%
Mutton
52%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.473g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/nutrients
  2. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.