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Turkey meat vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turkey meat and apple pie different?

  • Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, apple pie is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for turkey meat is 53% higher.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than apple pie (41).

Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +829.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +11%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200%

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +752.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +696.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1521.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10100%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +197.8%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1402.6%
Contains more WaterWater +21.7%
Contains more FatsFats +48.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +65.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.198g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Apple pie DV% diff.
Selenium 29.8µg 54%
Protein 28.55g 1.9g 53%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 1.123mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.038mg 44%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.01µg 42%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Phosphorus 223mg 24mg 28%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.16mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.119mg 17%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Carbs 0.06g 34g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.158mg 9%
Sodium 103mg 266mg 7%
Saturated fat 2.155g 3.797g 7%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.182mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.134mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Fats 7.39g 11g 6%
Copper 0.093mg 0.046mg 5%
Potassium 239mg 65mg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 7mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 4.388g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Calories 189kcal 237kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 29µg 2%
Iron 1.09mg 1.21mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Folate 9µg 4µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 2.198g 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 32.4g N/A
Calcium 14mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.038mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Apple pie
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
50%
Turkey meat
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2)

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.