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Turkey meat vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turkey meat and groat

  • Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet groat is richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for groat is 112% higher.
  • Groat contains less cholesterol.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than groat.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Buckwheat.

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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%
Groat
Groat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +259%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +670%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.5%
Contains more IronIron +101.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1082.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9185.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.4mg

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%
Groat
Groat
4
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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Groat
Groat
2
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.5%
Contains more FatsFats +117.4%
Contains more WaterWater +551.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119066.7%
Contains more OtherOther +337.5%

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
Groat
Groat
1
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +154.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.6%

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 Groat
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Groat DV% diff.
Copper 0.093mg 1.1mg 112%
Manganese 0.014mg 1.3mg 56%
Magnesium 30mg 231mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg 43%
Fiber 0g 10g 40%
Selenium 29.8µg 8.3µg 39%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.21mg 31%
Protein 28.55g 13.25g 31%
Carbs 0.06g 71.5g 24%
Phosphorus 223mg 347mg 18%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 7.02mg 16%
Iron 1.09mg 2.2mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.425mg 11%
Calories 189kcal 343kcal 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.039g 7%
Potassium 239mg 460mg 7%
Saturated fat 2.155g 0.741g 6%
Fats 7.39g 3.4g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 1.233mg 6%
Folate 9µg 30µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.101mg 5%
Sodium 103mg 1mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 1.04g 4%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 61.5g N/A
Calcium 14mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.192mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.506mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.498mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.672mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.172mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.678mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.309mg 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 N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Groat
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
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.414g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals

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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.