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Turkey egg vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turkey eggs and duck meat

  • Turkey eggs are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, duck meat is richer in vitamin B3 and copper.
  • Turkey eggs' daily need coverage for cholesterol is 283% higher.
  • Turkey eggs have 12 times more folate than duck meat. While turkey eggs have 71µg of folate, duck meat has only 6µg.
  • Duck meat has less cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw and Duck, domesticated, 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 9.3% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more IronIron +51.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~156mg

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% 55% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +463.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20004.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +39.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.8%
Contains more FatsFats +138.6%
~equal in Other ~0.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +182.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey egg Duck meat DV% diff.
Cholesterol 933mg 84mg 283%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.3µg 58%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 4.825mg 30%
Saturated fat 3.632g 9.67g 27%
Selenium 34.3µg 20µg 26%
Fats 11.88g 28.35g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 4.571g 12.9g 21%
Iron 4.1mg 2.7mg 18%
Copper 0.062mg 0.227mg 18%
Folate 71µg 6µg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 1.098mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.269mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 3.65g 13%
Vitamin A 166µg 63µg 11%
Protein 13.68g 18.99g 11%
Calcium 99mg 11mg 9%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Calories 171kcal 337kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.174mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Sodium 151mg 59mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.18mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Zinc 1.58mg 1.86mg 3%
Phosphorus 170mg 156mg 2%
Potassium 142mg 204mg 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 1.15g 0g N/A
Carbs 1.15g 0g 0%
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.672mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.201mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.924mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.442mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.985mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.33mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey egg Duck 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
46%
Turkey egg
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 849mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/nutrients
  2. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.