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Turkey meat vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turkey meat and wheat Bread

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while wheat Bread has more manganese, iron, vitamin B1, folate, and fiber.
  • Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for manganese is 59% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in wheat Bread is lower.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turkey meat is 0, while the glycemic index of wheat Bread is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1078.6%
Contains more IronIron +275.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9735.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.1%
~equal in Potassium ~223mg

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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 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% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +302.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +875.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +855.6%

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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.3%
Contains more FatsFats +73.1%
Contains more WaterWater +162.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92850%
Contains more OtherOther +477.1%

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
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +159.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Wheat Bread Opinion
Calories 189kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Protein 28.55g 12.96g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 4.27g Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Net carbs 0.06g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Carbs 0.06g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Calcium 14mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 239mg 223mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Sugar 0g 6.42g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Copper 0.093mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Zinc 2.48mg 1.47mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 188mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 601mg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 29.8µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 6.25mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.456mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.153mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Folate 9µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Trans Fat 0.101g Wheat Bread
Choline 87.4mg 22.1mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 1.019g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.72g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.092mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.299mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.258mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.461mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.215mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.105mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.315mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.31mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.15mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.161g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Wheat Bread
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
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.166g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.