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Shallot vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shallot and turkey meat

  • Shallot has less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, zinc, choline, and vitamin B5 than turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 59% more than shallot.
  • The glycemic index of shallot is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Shallots, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1985.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +520%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2383.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.09mg
~equal in Copper ~0.093mg

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.
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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1305%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4686.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +673.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27900%
Contains more WaterWater +25.6%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1042%
Contains more FatsFats +7290%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
31% 38% 31%
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 -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18807.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5333.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 9.573mg 59%
Selenium 1.2µg 29.8µg 52%
Protein 2.5g 28.55g 52%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Phosphorus 60mg 223mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.616mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.281mg 20%
Zinc 0.4mg 2.48mg 19%
Choline 11.3mg 87.4mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 2.119g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.948mg 13%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.014mg 12%
Fats 0.1g 7.39g 11%
Saturated fat 0.017g 2.155g 10%
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 2.647g 7%
Folate 34µg 9µg 6%
Calories 72kcal 189kcal 6%
Carbs 16.8g 0.06g 6%
Sodium 12mg 103mg 4%
Potassium 334mg 239mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Magnesium 21mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 1.09mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.088mg 0.093mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.045mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 13.6g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 7.87g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.149mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.125mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.043mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
14%
Shallot
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/nutrients
  2. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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