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Turkey meat vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between turkey meat and edible mushroom?

  • Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and choline, yet edible mushroom is richer in copper and vitamin B5.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 41% higher.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than edible mushroom.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Mushrooms, white, raw types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more IronIron +118%
Contains more ZincZinc +376.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +235.7%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2450%
Contains more CholineCholine +405.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +823.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2073.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5333.3%
Contains more WaterWater +45.5%
Contains more OtherOther +79.2%

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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1224.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Protein 28.55g 3.09g 51%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.04µg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.104mg 39%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 3.607mg 37%
Selenium 29.8µg 9.3µg 37%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Copper 0.093mg 0.318mg 25%
Phosphorus 223mg 86mg 20%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.52mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.16g 13%
Choline 87.4mg 17.3mg 13%
Fats 7.39g 0.34g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 1.497mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.155g 0.05g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.402mg 9%
Calories 189kcal 22kcal 8%
Iron 1.09mg 0.5mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 0g 7%
Magnesium 30mg 9mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Sodium 103mg 5mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.081mg 3%
Folate 9µg 17µg 2%
Potassium 239mg 318mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.047mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 15IU 7IU 1%
Carbs 0.06g 3.26g 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.105g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.