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Turkey meat vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey meat and Cheddar Cheese

  • Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Iron, yet Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 84% more than Turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat contains 162 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheddar Cheese. While Turkey meat contains 9.573mg of Vitamin B3, Cheddar Cheese contains only 0.059mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Turkey meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 +678.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +214.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Copper +210%
Contains more Calcium +4971.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +104%
Contains more Zinc +46.8%
Contains more Manganese +92.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Selenium - 28.5
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +678.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +214.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Copper +210%
Contains more Calcium +4971.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +104%
Contains more Zinc +46.8%
Contains more Manganese +92.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Selenium - 28.5

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 B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3084.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.1
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3084.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.8%
Contains more Water +71.6%
Contains more Fats +350.7%
Contains more Carbs +5050%
Contains more Other +672.9%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +24.8%
Contains more Water +71.6%
Contains more Fats +350.7%
Contains more Carbs +5050%
Contains more Other +672.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249.3%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249.3%

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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 28.55g 22.87g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 0.06g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 189kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0g 0.48g Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 1.09mg 0.14mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 27mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 239mg 76mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 653mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.093mg 0.03mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 29.8µg 28.5µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 15IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.029mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.059mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.41mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.066mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.004mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.925mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 2.282mg 1.025mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.547mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.902mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.749mg 0.547mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 99mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.101g 0.917g Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 18.867g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.421g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.007g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.712g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.