Turkey meat vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey meat and American cheese different?
- Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B5; however, American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for American cheese is 103% higher.
- Turkey meat contains 126 times more vitamin B3 than American cheese. While turkey meat contains 9.573mg of vitamin B3, American cheese contains only 0.076mg.
- Turkey meat has less saturated fat.
- Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than American cheese (27).
Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7364.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12496.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1040.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +141.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1983.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +330.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6066.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1310.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +211.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 14mg | 1045mg | 103% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 18.057g | 72% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 1671mg | 68% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 641mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 0.076mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.054mg | 43% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 31.79g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 250µg | 26% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 18.13g | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 1.5µg | 20% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 20.2µg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 8.236g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.403mg | 11% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 36.2mg | 9% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 371kcal | 9% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.63mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1.286g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.046mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.234mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 132mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 100mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 23IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 2.49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | 0.137g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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