Turkey breast vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between turkey breast and mutton
- Turkey breast has more vitamin B6; however, mutton is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Mutton's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 168% more.
- Turkey breast contains less cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo).
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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 | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +296.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +277.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +957.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
33.43 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.08 g
Water:
54 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 4.44µg | 168% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 4.76mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 5.93mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 38µg | 28% |
| Protein | 21.89g | 33.43g | 23% |
| Choline | 100.6mg | 18% | |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 109mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.91g | 5.142g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.3mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | 272mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.377mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 6.52mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 0.814g | 6% |
| Fats | 7.02g | 11.09g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 0.897mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.66g | 4.459g | 4% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 234kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 409mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.062mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.957mg | 1.403mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.588mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.704mg | 2.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.996mg | 2.999mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.678mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.975mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 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
27%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.232g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.