Pasta vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pasta and turkey meat
- Pasta has more folate and vitamin B1; however, turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Turkey meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 54% more than pasta.
- Turkey meat has 7 times less folate than pasta. Pasta has 64µg of folate, while turkey meat has 9µg.
- Pasta contains less cholesterol.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, while the glycemic index of turkey meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1500% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +895.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +342.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +254% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +364.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +865% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +418% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1711.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +628.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41450% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +454.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +603.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.8% |
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Water
~63.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2034.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +393.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 54% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 9.573mg | 54% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 28.55g | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.616mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 1.02µg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 109mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 223mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.48mg | 17% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.948mg | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 9µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.045mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 2.119g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.281mg | 10% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 7.39g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 2.155g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.014mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0.06g | 8% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 239mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 2.647g | 6% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 103mg | 4% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 189kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.09mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
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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
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46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.005g)