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Turkey egg vs. Greek yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey egg and Greek yogurt

  • Greek yogurt contains less Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B1 than Turkey egg.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Turkey egg is 307% higher.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw and Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +264.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +322.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +253.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.8%
~equal in Calcium ~100mg
~equal in Potassium ~141mg

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% 33% 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% 0.9% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +470.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +766.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52%
Contains more FatsFats +137.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +246.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
~equal in Other ~0.72g

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
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +114%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +253.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.1%

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 Greek yogurt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey egg Greek yogurt Opinion
Calories 171kcal 97kcal Turkey egg
Protein 13.68g 9g Turkey egg
Fats 11.88g 5g Turkey egg
Net carbs 1.15g 3.98g Greek yogurt
Carbs 1.15g 3.98g Greek yogurt
Cholesterol 933mg 13mg Greek yogurt
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Turkey egg
Calcium 99mg 100mg Greek yogurt
Potassium 142mg 141mg Turkey egg
Iron 4.1mg 0mg Turkey egg
Sugar 4g Turkey egg
Copper 0.062mg 0.017mg Turkey egg
Zinc 1.58mg 0.52mg Turkey egg
Phosphorus 170mg 135mg Turkey egg
Sodium 151mg 35mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 554IU 15IU Turkey egg
Vitamin A 166µg 2µg Turkey egg
Vitamin E 0.01mg Greek yogurt
Manganese 0.038mg 0.009mg Turkey egg
Selenium 34.3µg 9.7µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.023mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.278mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.208mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 0.331mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.063mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.75µg Turkey egg
Folate 71µg 5µg Turkey egg
Choline 15.1mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 3.632g 2.395g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 4.571g 2.136g Turkey egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.469g Turkey egg
Tryptophan 0.219mg Turkey egg
Threonine 0.672mg Turkey egg
Isoleucine 0.855mg Turkey egg
Leucine 1.201mg Turkey egg
Lysine 0.924mg Turkey egg
Methionine 0.442mg Turkey egg
Phenylalanine 0.773mg Turkey egg
Valine 0.985mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.33mg Turkey egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey egg Greek yogurt
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
44%
Turkey egg
17%
Greek yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
19%
Greek yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 920mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.237g)
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.

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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.