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Turkey meat vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey meat and Banana?

  • Banana has less Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Choline, and Vitamin B5 than Turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 56% higher.
  • Banana contains less Cholesterol.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Bananas, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +319.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +913.6%
Contains more Zinc +1553.3%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Contains more Selenium +2880%
Contains more Potassium +49.8%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +1828.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +319.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +913.6%
Contains more Zinc +1553.3%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Contains more Selenium +2880%
Contains more Potassium +49.8%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +1828.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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.
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Banana
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1339.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1339.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2519.3%
Contains more Fats +2139.4%
Contains more Carbs +37966.7%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Other +72.9%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +2519.3%
Contains more Fats +2139.4%
Contains more Carbs +37966.7%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Other +72.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8171.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2802.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8171.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2802.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

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 Banana
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Banana Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 20.24g Banana
Protein 28.55g 1.09g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 0.33g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 22.84g Banana
Calories 189kcal 89kcal Turkey meat
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 0g 12.23g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 14mg 5mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 0.26mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 27mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 22mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 103mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 2.48mg 0.15mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.078mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 29.8µg 1µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 3µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.031mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.073mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.665mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.334mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.367mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.009mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.028mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.028mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.068mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.05mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.008mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.049mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.047mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.077mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Banana
Trans Fat 0.101g 0g Banana
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.112g Banana
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0.032g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.073g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Banana
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.