Turkey meat vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between turkey meat and ground turkey
- Turkey meat has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B3; however, ground turkey has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and iron.
- Ground turkey's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 13% more.
- Ground turkey is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, whole, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted and Ground turkey, cooked.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +31.4% |
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:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~27.37g
~equal in
Water
~62.07g
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
2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 1.34µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.151mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.211mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 8.724mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 1.193mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.52mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 2.917g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 93mg | 5% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 10.4g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 254mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 78.2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 294mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 2.669g | 2% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 27.37g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 3.458g | 2% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 31.1µg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.633mg | 1% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 203kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 24µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | 0.134g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.227mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 2.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 2.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.27mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | 0.136g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.019g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 2.508g | N/A |
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%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.514g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey 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.