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Turkey egg vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey egg and Milk

  • The amount of Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A, and Phosphorus in Turkey egg is higher than in Milk.
  • Turkey egg covers your daily need of Cholesterol 309% more than Milk.
  • Turkey egg contains 137 times more Iron than Milk. While Turkey egg contains 4.1mg of Iron, Milk contains only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Milk is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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%
Milk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +13566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +520%
Contains more ZincZinc +276.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +939.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
~equal in Potassium ~150mg

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%
Milk
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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% 12% 0.2% 36% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +259.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.5%
~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
Milk
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3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +305.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1124.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +333.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24%
~equal in Other ~0.75g

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
Milk
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1550.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4637.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey egg Milk Opinion
Calories 171kcal 42kcal Turkey egg
Protein 13.68g 3.37g Turkey egg
Fats 11.88g 0.97g Turkey egg
Net carbs 1.15g 4.99g Milk
Carbs 1.15g 4.99g Milk
Cholesterol 933mg 5mg Milk
Vitamin D 48IU Milk
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Turkey egg
Calcium 99mg 125mg Milk
Potassium 142mg 150mg Milk
Iron 4.1mg 0.03mg Turkey egg
Sugar 5.2g Turkey egg
Copper 0.062mg 0.01mg Turkey egg
Zinc 1.58mg 0.42mg Turkey egg
Phosphorus 170mg 95mg Turkey egg
Sodium 151mg 44mg Milk
Vitamin A 554IU 196IU Turkey egg
Vitamin A 166µg 58µg Turkey egg
Vitamin E 0.01mg Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milk
Manganese 0.038mg 0.003mg Turkey egg
Selenium 34.3µg 3.3µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.02mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.185mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.093mg Milk
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 0.361mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.037mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.47µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 0.1µg Milk
Folate 71µg 5µg Turkey egg
Choline 17.7mg Milk
Saturated Fat 3.632g 0.633g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 4.571g 0.277g Turkey egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.035g Turkey egg
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.043mg Turkey egg
Threonine 0.672mg 0.143mg Turkey egg
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.174mg Turkey egg
Leucine 1.201mg 0.319mg Turkey egg
Lysine 0.924mg 0.282mg Turkey egg
Methionine 0.442mg 0.088mg Turkey egg
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 0.174mg Turkey egg
Valine 0.985mg 0.22mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.33mg 0.101mg Turkey egg
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey egg Milk
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
15%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 928mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.999g)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.