Mutton vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mutton and turkey meat?
- Mutton is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Mutton's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 143% more.
- Mutton has 11 times more vitamin E than turkey meat. While mutton has 0.8mg of vitamin E, turkey meat has only 0.07mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in turkey meat is lower.
We used Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +336.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +139.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.7% |
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 | +1042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +335.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.43 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.08 g
Water:
54 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +191.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +160.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.44µg | 1.02µg | 143% |
| Iron | 4.76mg | 1.09mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 5.93mg | 2.48mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.52mg | 9.573mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.377mg | 0.616mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 38µg | 29.8µg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 5.142g | 2.155g | 14% |
| Protein | 33.43g | 28.55g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 2.119g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 223mg | 7% |
| Fats | 11.09g | 7.39g | 6% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 239mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.459g | 2.647g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Choline | 100.6mg | 87.4mg | 2% |
| Calories | 234kcal | 189kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.281mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.897mg | 0.948mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.08g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.08g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 109mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.257mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.403mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.588mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.764mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.999mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.918mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.399mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.678mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.975mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.987g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mutton is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (109 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.