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Mutton vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mutton and Turkey breast

  • Mutton has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Mutton's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 168% more.
  • Mutton contains 4 times more Iron than Turkey breast. Mutton contains 4.76mg of Iron, while Turkey breast contains 1.2mg.
  • Turkey breast contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.7%
Contains more IronIron +296.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +277.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%

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.
Mutton
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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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +957.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.058mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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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
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 +52.7%
Contains more FatsFats +58%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +34.6%
Contains more WaterWater +29.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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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
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +67.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 234kcal 157kcal Mutton
Protein 33.43g 21.89g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 7.02g Mutton
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 65mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 31mg 24mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 13mg Turkey breast
Potassium 409mg 275mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 1.2mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.074mg Turkey breast
Zinc 5.93mg 1.57mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 186mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 59mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.8mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.018mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 22.4µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.058mg Mutton
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.115mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 5.2mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.621mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 0.42µg Mutton
Folate 0µg 7µg Turkey breast
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 1.91g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 2.66g Mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1.66g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.242mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.957mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.099mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 1.704mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 1.996mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.616mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.857mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 1.141mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.66mg Mutton
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton Turkey breast
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
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.232g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.