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Turkey egg vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey egg and Parmesan

  • Turkey egg has more Iron, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B12, while Parmesan has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Turkey egg covers your daily need of Cholesterol 282% more than Parmesan.
  • Turkey egg contains 12 times more Folate than Parmesan. While Turkey egg contains 71µg of Folate, Parmesan contains only 6µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Parmesan is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw and Cheese, parmesan, grated.

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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 24% 256% 16% 18% 13% 115% 269% 235% 9.3% 188%
Contains more IronIron +736.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +761.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.8%
~equal in Selenium ~34.4µg

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% 58% 11% 15% 6.5% 83% 1.5% 27% 19% 175% 4.3% 4.5% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.3%
~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
28% 28% 14% 23% 7%
Protein: 28.42 g
Fats: 27.84 g
Carbs: 13.91 g
Water: 22.65 g
Other: 7.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +220.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.7%
Contains more FatsFats +134.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1109.6%
Contains more OtherOther +808.9%

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 15.371 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.386 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +56%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey egg Parmesan Opinion
Calories 171kcal 420kcal Parmesan
Protein 13.68g 28.42g Parmesan
Fats 11.88g 27.84g Parmesan
Net carbs 1.15g 13.91g Parmesan
Carbs 1.15g 13.91g Parmesan
Cholesterol 933mg 86mg Parmesan
Vitamin D 21IU Parmesan
Magnesium 13mg 34mg Parmesan
Calcium 99mg 853mg Parmesan
Potassium 142mg 180mg Parmesan
Iron 4.1mg 0.49mg Turkey egg
Sugar 0.07g Turkey egg
Copper 0.062mg 0.04mg Turkey egg
Zinc 1.58mg 4.2mg Parmesan
Phosphorus 170mg 627mg Parmesan
Sodium 151mg 1804mg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 554IU 974IU Parmesan
Vitamin A 166µg 262µg Parmesan
Vitamin E 0.53mg Parmesan
Vitamin D 0.5µg Parmesan
Manganese 0.038mg 0.071mg Parmesan
Selenium 34.3µg 34.4µg Parmesan
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.026mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.358mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.08mg Parmesan
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 0.45mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.081mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 1.4µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmesan
Folate 71µg 6µg Turkey egg
Trans Fat 0.876g Turkey egg
Choline 14.1mg Parmesan
Saturated Fat 3.632g 15.371g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.571g 7.13g Parmesan
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.386g Turkey egg
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.383mg Parmesan
Threonine 0.672mg 1.075mg Parmesan
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.455mg Parmesan
Leucine 1.201mg 2.747mg Parmesan
Lysine 0.924mg 2.201mg Parmesan
Methionine 0.442mg 0.751mg Parmesan
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 1.538mg Parmesan
Valine 0.985mg 1.865mg Parmesan
Histidine 0.33mg 0.806mg Parmesan
Omega-3 - ALA 0.102g Parmesan
Omega-3 - DPA 0.015g Parmesan
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.87g Parmesan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey egg Parmesan
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
44%
Turkey egg
32%
Parmesan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
114%
Parmesan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1653mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.739g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 847mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Parmesan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171247/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.