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Liver vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Liver and Turkey neck

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, Folate, and Zinc in Liver is higher than in Turkey neck.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 705% more than Turkey neck.
  • Turkey neck has 416 times less Vitamin A RAE than Liver. Liver has 5405µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey neck has 13µg.
  • Turkey neck contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 Iron +1674.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Zinc +98.2%
Contains more Copper +346.5%
Contains more Manganese +435.7%
Contains more Selenium +136%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Contains more Iron +1674.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Zinc +98.2%
Contains more Copper +346.5%
Contains more Manganese +435.7%
Contains more Selenium +136%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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.
Liver
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Contains more Vitamin A +41753.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +940.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +496%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.6%
Contains more Folate +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +960.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +41753.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +940.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +496%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.6%
Contains more Folate +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +960.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Water +18%
Equal in Other - 1.53
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +57.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Water +18%
Equal in Other - 1.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.8%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Turkey neck Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Protein 26.02g 16.51g Liver
Fats 4.4g 6.04g Turkey neck
Carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Calories 165kcal 125kcal Liver
Calcium 10mg 24mg Turkey neck
Iron 17.92mg 1.01mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Turkey neck
Phosphorus 241mg 160mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 133mg Liver
Sodium 49mg 233mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 3.39mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.142mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.056mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 28.6µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 43IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 13µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.12mg Turkey neck
Vitamin D 13IU Turkey neck
Vitamin D 0.3µg Turkey neck
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.051mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.211mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 4.924mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.801mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.364mg Liver
Folate 163µg 5µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 1.76µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.176mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.6mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.473mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.144mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 1.363mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.432mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.532mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.528mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.448mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 115mg Turkey neck
Saturated Fat 1.41g 1.647g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.005g Liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.008g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 1.824g Turkey neck
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.478g Turkey neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Turkey neck
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
397%
Liver
44%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 240mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.237g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/nutrients
  2. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.