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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 from 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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
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6
Goat
Goat
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Selenium +238.6%
Contains more Iron +159.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
Contains more Zinc +61.3%
Contains more Copper +175.3%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Goat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 107% 0% 78% 34% 11% 110% 86% 5% 48%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Selenium +238.6%
Contains more Iron +159.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
Contains more Zinc +61.3%
Contains more Copper +175.3%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Equal in Calcium - 13

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
8
:
3
Goat
Goat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.8%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Goat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 28% 114% 71% 0% 0% 4% 142% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
3
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2
Goat
Goat
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Fats +219.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Other +160.4%
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Goat
21% 2% 76%
Protein: 20.6 g
Fats: 2.31 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.84 g
Other: 1.25 g
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Fats +219.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Other +160.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
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1
Goat
Goat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1146.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Goat
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.71 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1146.5%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Turkey meat Goat
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Goat Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 20.6g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 2.31g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Calories 189kcal 109kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 13mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 2.83mg Goat
Magnesium 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 180mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 385mg Goat
Sodium 103mg 82mg Goat
Zinc 2.48mg 4mg Goat
Copper 0.093mg 0.256mg Goat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.038mg Goat
Selenium 29.8µg 8.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.11mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.49mg Goat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 3.75mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 5µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.13µg Goat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.306mg Goat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.981mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.042mg Goat
Leucine 1.925mg 1.716mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.532mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.552mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.715mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 1.103mg Goat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.429mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 57mg Goat
Trans Fat 0.101g Goat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.71g Goat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 1.03g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.17g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Goat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Turkey meat
30%
Goat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
48%
Goat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
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.

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175303/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.