Potato salad vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato salad and turkey meat
- Potato salad has more vitamin C; however, turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Turkey meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 54% more than potato salad.
- Turkey meat contains less sodium.
- Potato salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato salad is 45, while the glycemic index of turkey meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 more CalciumCalcium | +35.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +621.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +328.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +626.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +368.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +975.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +336.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18516.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +306.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +965.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~7.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 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 | -33.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.647g
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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| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 9.573mg | 54% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 28.55g | 52% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 29.8µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.02µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.616mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 223mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 2.48mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 103mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.281mg | 17% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 109mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 2.119g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.948mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.09mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.014mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 0.06g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.045mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 2.155g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 189kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 15IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 7.39g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Potassium | 254mg | 239mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 2.647g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 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
13%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.726g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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