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Turkey meat vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between turkey meat and apricots?

  • Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and choline, yet apricots are higher in vitamin A.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 56% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in apricots is lower.
  • The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Apricots, raw types 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 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more IronIron +179.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +869.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg
~equal in Potassium ~259mg

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 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +602.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1495.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1040.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3021.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1939.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1794.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18433.3%
Contains more WaterWater +35.9%
Contains more OtherOther +54.2%

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
10% 62% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1457.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2651.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

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 Apricot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Apricot DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.6mg 56%
Selenium 29.8µg 0.1µg 54%
Protein 28.55g 1.4g 54%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.054mg 43%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg 43%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Phosphorus 223mg 23mg 29%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.2mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.04mg 19%
Choline 87.4mg 2.8mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.077g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.24mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Fats 7.39g 0.39g 11%
Saturated fat 2.155g 0.027g 10%
Vitamin A 12µg 96µg 9%
Iron 1.09mg 0.39mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Calories 189kcal 48kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 0.17g 6%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.89mg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 10mg 5%
Sodium 103mg 1mg 4%
Carbs 0.06g 11.12g 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.3µg 3%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.077mg 3%
Copper 0.093mg 0.078mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.03mg 1%
Potassium 239mg 259mg 1%
Fructose 0.94g 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 9.12g N/A
Calcium 14mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0g 9.24g N/A
Folate 9µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.027mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Apricot
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
12%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.128g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.