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Turkey meat vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between turkey meat and crackers

  • Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B1,2, selenium, and vitamin B3, yet crackers are higher in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Crackers cover your daily vitamin K needs 58% more than turkey meat.
  • The amount of cholesterol in crackers is lower.
  • The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +406.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +344.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +757.1%
Contains more IronIron +269.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3407.1%

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.
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%
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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +810.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +824.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +922.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +330%
Contains more WaterWater +1922.9%
Contains more FatsFats +257.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102066.7%
Contains more OtherOther +418.8%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +520%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 13.137g 73%
Vitamin K 0µg 69.3µg 58%
Protein 28.55g 6.64g 44%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.063mg 43%
Selenium 29.8µg 6.7µg 42%
Iron 1.09mg 4.03mg 37%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 4.352mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.416mg 31%
Fats 7.39g 26.43g 29%
Sodium 103mg 726mg 27%
Folate 9µg 92µg 21%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.491mg 21%
Carbs 0.06g 61.3g 20%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 3.03mg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.49mg 18%
Calories 189kcal 510kcal 16%
Saturated fat 2.155g 5.562g 15%
Choline 87.4mg 9.6mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.456mg 13%
Calcium 14mg 120mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.417mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 6.553g 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Phosphorus 223mg 248mg 4%
Potassium 239mg 118mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.093mg 0.104mg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 59g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.101g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 1.485g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.