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

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Significant differences between turkey ham and duck meat

  • Turkey ham is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, while duck meat is higher in iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Duck meat covers your daily saturated fat needs 42% more than turkey ham.
  • Turkey ham has 15 times more sodium than duck meat. Turkey ham has 909mg of sodium, while duck meat has 59mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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 PotassiumPotassium +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +170%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.269mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 +41.8%
Contains more OtherOther +278%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.5%
Contains more FatsFats +608.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 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 -87.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +864.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Duck meat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.2g 9.67g 39%
Fats 4g 28.35g 37%
Sodium 909mg 59mg 37%
Selenium 38.2µg 20µg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 12.9g 29%
Copper 0.227mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 0.3µg 21%
Iron 1mg 2.7mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 3.65g 19%
Phosphorus 289mg 156mg 19%
Calories 118kcal 337kcal 11%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.18mg 9%
Cholesterol 64mg 84mg 7%
Protein 16.3g 18.99g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.174mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin A 16µg 63µg 5%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 4.825mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.86mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Potassium 253mg 204mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Magnesium 16mg 16mg 0%
Calcium 7mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.269mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham 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
24%
Turkey ham
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 850mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. 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.