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Turkey meat vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey meat and Cauliflower

  • Turkey meat has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 57% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cauliflower is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Cauliflower, raw.

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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 Iron +159.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +406.8%
Contains more Zinc +818.5%
Contains more Copper +138.5%
Contains more Selenium +4866.7%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +25.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Manganese +1007.1%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +159.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +406.8%
Contains more Zinc +818.5%
Contains more Copper +138.5%
Contains more Selenium +4866.7%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +25.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Manganese +1007.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1788.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1788.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1387%
Contains more Fats +2539.3%
Contains more Carbs +8183.3%
Contains more Water +44.9%
Contains more Other +58.3%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +1387%
Contains more Fats +2539.3%
Contains more Carbs +8183.3%
Contains more Water +44.9%
Contains more Other +58.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7685.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6735.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7685.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6735.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%

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 Cauliflower
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 Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 2.97g Cauliflower
Protein 28.55g 1.92g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 0.28g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 189kcal 25kcal Turkey meat
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 0g 1.91g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 14mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 1.09mg 0.42mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 15mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 44mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 103mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 2.48mg 0.27mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.039mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 29.8µg 0.6µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.06mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.507mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.667mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.184mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.02mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.076mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.071mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.106mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.217mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.02mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.065mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.125mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.056mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Cauliflower
Trans Fat 0.101g 0g Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.13g Cauliflower
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 0.034g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.031g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 0.013g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.015g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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