Turkey meat vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Turkey meat and Egg
- Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Egg is higher in Copper, Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B5.
- Egg covers your daily Copper needs 212% more than Turkey meat.
- Turkey meat contains 150 times more Vitamin B3 than Egg. While Turkey meat contains 9.573mg of Vitamin B3, Egg contains only 0.064mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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.
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Magnesium
+200%
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Phosphorus
+29.7%
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Potassium
+89.7%
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Sodium
-16.9%
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Zinc
+136.2%
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Calcium
+257.1%
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Copper
+2050.5%
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Manganese
+85.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.19
Equal in Selenium - 30.8
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Magnesium
+200%
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Phosphorus
+29.7%
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Potassium
+89.7%
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Sodium
-16.9%
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Zinc
+136.2%
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Calcium
+257.1%
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Copper
+2050.5%
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Manganese
+85.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.19
Equal in Selenium - 30.8
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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Vitamin B3
+14857.8%
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Vitamin B6
+409.1%
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Vitamin A
+1233.3%
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Vitamin E
+1371.4%
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Vitamin D
+450%
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Vitamin B1
+46.7%
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Vitamin B2
+82.6%
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Vitamin B5
+47.5%
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Folate
+388.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.11
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Vitamin B3
+14857.8%
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Vitamin B6
+409.1%
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Vitamin A
+1233.3%
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Vitamin E
+1371.4%
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Vitamin D
+450%
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Vitamin B1
+46.7%
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Vitamin B2
+82.6%
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Vitamin B5
+47.5%
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Folate
+388.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.11
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+126.9%
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Fats
+43.6%
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Carbs
+1766.7%
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Water
+17.5%
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Other
+122.9%
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
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Protein
+126.9%
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Fats
+43.6%
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Carbs
+1766.7%
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+17.5%
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+122.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-34%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+49.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+54%
Saturated Fat:
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.119 g
Saturated Fat:
3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.414 g
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Saturated Fat
-34%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+49.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+54%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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 | 1.12g |
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| Protein | 28.55g | 12.58g |
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| Fats | 7.39g | 10.61g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 1.12g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 155kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.12g |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 50mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.19mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 10mg |
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| Phosphorus | 223mg | 172mg |
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| Potassium | 239mg | 126mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 124mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.026mg |
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 30.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 520IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 149µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU | 87IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.513mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 1.398mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.121mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 44µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 1.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.153mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.604mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.686mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.075mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0.904mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.392mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.668mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg | 0.767mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.298mg |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 373mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 3.267g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.038g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 4.077g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1.414g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.