Turkey meat vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between turkey meat and butter
- Turkey meat has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2, while butter has more vitamin A.
- Butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 242% higher.
- Butter contains 228 times less vitamin B3 than turkey meat. Turkey meat contains 9.573mg of vitamin B3, while butter contains 0.042mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in turkey meat is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Butter, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +895.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5350% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +481.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2655.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +829.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2880% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +726.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22692.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +761.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +364.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3258.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +254.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +997.6% |
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Carbs
~0.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +785.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 50.489g | 220% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 81.11g | 113% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 684µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 0.042mg | 60% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 0.85g | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 23.43g | 52% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 1µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.003mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 0.17µg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 215mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 24mg | 28% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 717kcal | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 0.09mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.034mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.11mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 2.32mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.02mg | 13% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 18.8mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.016mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 3.01g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 24mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.005mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | 0.315g | 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 | 2.166g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 48.334g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)