Turkey meat vs Cheese - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Turkey meat and Cheese
- Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Iron, yet Cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
- Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 84% more than Turkey meat.
- Turkey meat contains 162 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheese. While Turkey meat contains 9.573mg of Vitamin B3, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+678.6%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Potassium
+214.5%
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Sodium
-84.2%
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Copper
+210%
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Calcium
+4971.4%
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Phosphorus
+104%
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Zinc
+46.8%
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Iron
+678.6%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Potassium
+214.5%
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Sodium
-84.2%
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Copper
+210%
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Calcium
+4971.4%
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Phosphorus
+104%
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Zinc
+46.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+55.2%
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Vitamin B3
+16125.4%
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Vitamin B5
+131.2%
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Vitamin B6
+833.3%
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Vitamin A
+3084.6%
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Vitamin E
+914.3%
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Vitamin D
+50%
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Vitamin B2
+52.3%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.1
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Vitamin B1
+55.2%
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Vitamin B3
+16125.4%
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Vitamin B5
+131.2%
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Vitamin B6
+833.3%
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Vitamin A
+3084.6%
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Vitamin E
+914.3%
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Vitamin D
+50%
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Vitamin B2
+52.3%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+24.8%
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Water
+71.6%
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Fats
+350.7%
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Carbs
+5050%
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+672.9%
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
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0.48 g
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
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3.71 g
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Protein
+24.8%
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Water
+71.6%
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+350.7%
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+5050%
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+672.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-88.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+49.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+249.3%
Saturated Fat:
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.119 g
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
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Saturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated fat
+49.1%
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+249.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.06g | 3.09g |
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Protein | 28.55g | 22.87g |
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Fats | 7.39g | 33.31g |
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Carbs | 0.06g | 3.09g |
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Calories | 189kcal | 404kcal |
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Sugar | 0g | 0.48g |
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Calcium | 14mg | 710mg |
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Iron | 1.09mg | 0.14mg |
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Magnesium | 30mg | 27mg |
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Phosphorus | 223mg | 455mg |
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Potassium | 239mg | 76mg |
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Sodium | 103mg | 653mg |
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Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.64mg |
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Copper | 0.093mg | 0.03mg |
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Vitamin A | 39IU | 1242IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 330µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.71mg |
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Vitamin D | 15IU | 24IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.029mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.428mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 0.059mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.41mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.066mg |
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Folate | 9µg | 27µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 1.1µg |
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Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.547mg |
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Threonine | 1.004mg | 1.044mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.206mg |
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Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.939mg |
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Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.025mg |
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Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.547mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 1.074mg |
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Valine | 0.902mg | 1.404mg |
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Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.547mg |
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Cholesterol | 109mg | 99mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.101g | 0.917g |
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Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 18.867g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.01g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.017g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 9.246g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1.421g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.007g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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79%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.712g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

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.