Turkey breast vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Turkey breast and Turkey neck
- Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, however, Turkey neck is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
- Turkey neck covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 56% more than Turkey breast.
- Turkey neck has 2 times less Potassium than Turkey breast. Turkey breast has 275mg of Potassium, while Turkey neck has 133mg.
- Turkey breast contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +211.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +616.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +319% |
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:
16.51 g
Fats:
6.04 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.92 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.1% |
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Carbs
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Water
~75.92g
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
1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.478 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +45.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 157kcal | 125kcal |
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| Protein | 21.89g | 16.51g |
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| Fats | 7.02g | 6.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 65mg | 115mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13IU |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 133mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.01mg |
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| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.142mg |
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| Zinc | 1.57mg | 3.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 186mg | 160mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 233mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 43IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.056mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 28.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 4.924mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 0.801mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.364mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 1.76µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 54mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.91g | 1.647g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.66g | 1.824g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 1.478g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.176mg |
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| Threonine | 0.957mg | 0.6mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.473mg |
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| Leucine | 1.704mg | 1.144mg |
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| Lysine | 1.996mg | 1.363mg |
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| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.432mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0.532mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg | 0.528mg |
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| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.448mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
27%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey neck is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
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 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.