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Turkey meat vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turkey meat and baby food

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B6, while baby food has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, fiber, and copper.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 580% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in baby food is lower.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turkey meat is 0, while the glycemic index of baby food is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5135.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.8%
Contains more IronIron +4257.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +259.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
~equal in Zinc ~2.4mg

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5317.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +866.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +377.8%

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
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +134%
Contains more FatsFats +68%
Contains more WaterWater +848.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +587.5%

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
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +119.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.3%

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 Baby food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Baby food DV% diff.
Iron 1.09mg 47.5mg 580%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 2.438mg 199%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 2.717mg 187%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 34.714mg 157%
Calcium 14mg 733mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg 43%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.189mg 33%
Protein 28.55g 12.2g 33%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Copper 0.093mg 0.334mg 27%
Phosphorus 223mg 392mg 24%
Carbs 0.06g 73.4g 24%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 3.68mg 24%
Magnesium 30mg 100mg 17%
Choline 87.4mg 23.2mg 12%
Calories 189kcal 379kcal 10%
Folate 9µg 43µg 9%
Selenium 29.8µg 25.9µg 7%
Saturated fat 2.155g 0.769g 6%
Potassium 239mg 437mg 6%
Fats 7.39g 4.4g 5%
Sodium 103mg 3mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 1.206g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.697g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 1.074mg 3%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 1µg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 65.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.87g N/A
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.158mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.4mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.477mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.404mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.672mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.653mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.286mg 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 Baby food
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
164%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.386g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.