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Table salt vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between table salt and turkey meat

  • Table salt has less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5 than turkey meat.
  • Table salt covers your daily need for sodium, 1681% more than turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salt, table 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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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 +71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +614.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2887.5%
Contains more IronIron +230.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +210%
Contains more ZincZinc +2380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29700%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +20691.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31660%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Turkey meat DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 103mg 1681%
Vitamin B3 0mg 9.573mg 60%
Protein 0g 28.55g 57%
Selenium 0.1µg 29.8µg 54%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.616mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Phosphorus 0mg 223mg 32%
Zinc 0.1mg 2.48mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.281mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.948mg 19%
Choline 0mg 87.4mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.119g 14%
Fats 0g 7.39g 11%
Saturated fat 0g 2.155g 10%
Iron 0.33mg 1.09mg 10%
Calories 0kcal 189kcal 9%
Potassium 8mg 239mg 7%
Copper 0.03mg 0.093mg 7%
Magnesium 1mg 30mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.647g 7%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.014mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.045mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Calcium 24mg 14mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.06g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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
Table salt Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Table salt
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 38655mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.