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Turkey meat vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between turkey meat and broth?

  • Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, copper, and phosphorus, yet broth is richer in calcium and vitamin B2.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1034% higher.
  • Broth contains less cholesterol.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than broth.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2655.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1235.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +971.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.03mg
~equal in Selenium ~28µg

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +289.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +516%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +240%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53%
Contains more FolateFolate +255.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.1%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2698.2%
Contains more FatsFats +87.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29916.7%
Contains more OtherOther +10145.8%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 103mg 23875mg 1034%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 2.46mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.1mg 40%
Cholesterol 109mg 13mg 32%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.3µg 30%
Protein 28.55g 16.66g 24%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.09mg 22%
Calcium 14mg 187mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 4.48g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.43mg 11%
Copper 0.093mg 0mg 10%
Fats 7.39g 13.88g 10%
Phosphorus 223mg 166mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 5.36g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.6mg 7%
Magnesium 30mg 56mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.155g 3.43g 6%
Carbs 0.06g 18.01g 6%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.15mg 6%
Folate 9µg 32µg 6%
Choline 87.4mg 114.6mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.1mg 5%
Calories 189kcal 267kcal 4%
Selenium 29.8µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 239mg 309mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Iron 1.09mg 1.03mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 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 Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 23772mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.