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Turkey meat vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turkey meat and biscuits

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc; however, biscuits have more vitamin B1, iron, and calcium.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 45% more.
  • Turkey meat has 36 times more cholesterol than biscuits. Turkey meat has 109mg of cholesterol, while biscuits have 3mg.
  • Biscuits have a higher glycemic index than turkey meat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +359.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1578.6%
Contains more IronIron +166.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2600%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1175%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +691.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +577.8%
~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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +307.9%
Contains more WaterWater +119.8%
Contains more FatsFats +120.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +566.7%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +161.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.035mg 45%
Protein 28.55g 7g 43%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 2.949mg 41%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.08µg 39%
Cholesterol 109mg 3mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.356mg 26%
Iron 1.09mg 2.9mg 23%
Calcium 14mg 235mg 22%
Sodium 103mg 580mg 21%
Selenium 29.8µg 19.5µg 19%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.54mg 18%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.378mg 16%
Carbs 0.06g 44.6g 15%
Fats 7.39g 16.3g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 4.163g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.285mg 13%
Folate 9µg 61µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 6.93g 11%
Saturated fat 2.155g 4.324g 10%
Calories 189kcal 353kcal 8%
Phosphorus 223mg 164mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Potassium 239mg 121mg 3%
Magnesium 30mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.31mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Copper 0.093mg 0.082mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.06g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.161mg 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 Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.