Turkey meat vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Turkey meat and Mackerel?
- Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin E, and Potassium.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 458% higher.
- Turkey meat has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Mackerel. Turkey meat has 9.573mg of Vitamin B3, while Mackerel has 3.3mg.
- Turkey meat contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +371.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +146.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +302.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +6200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1076.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
Other:
13.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +239.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2691.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +214.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.1% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 189kcal | 305kcal |
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| Protein | 28.55g | 18.5g |
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| Fats | 7.39g | 25.1g |
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU | 1006IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 66mg |
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| Potassium | 239mg | 520mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 223mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 4450mg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 25.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 73.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 7.8µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 15µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g |
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| Choline | 87.4mg | 101.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 7.148g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 8.32g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 6.21g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 1.619g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 2.965g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.391g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 4347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.993g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.