Turkey meat vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turkey meat and goat
- Turkey meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet goat is richer in iron, copper, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for turkey meat is 38% higher.
- Turkey meat contains 3 times more saturated fat than goat. Turkey meat contains 2.155g of saturated fat, while goat contains 0.71g.
Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Goat, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +238.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +159.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10.8% |
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:
20.6 g
Fats:
2.31 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.84 g
Other:
1.25 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +219.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.4% |
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
0.71 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +157% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1146.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 47% | |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 8.8µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 3.75mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.83mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 19% | |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.256mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 57mg | 17% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 20.6g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.49mg | 16% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 4mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.17g | 13% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 2.31g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 0.71g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 180mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 1.13µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 1.03g | 4% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 109kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 385mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.532mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.715mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
50%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Goat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.445g)
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.