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Turkey meat vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey meat and Halibut raw

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Halibut raw is richer in Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Halibut raw is 180% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Halibut raw. Turkey meat contains 9.573mg of Vitamin B3, while Halibut raw contains 1.5mg.
  • Halibut raw contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fish, halibut, Greenland, 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 Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +65.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Zinc +520%
Contains more Copper +210%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +65.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Zinc +520%
Contains more Copper +210%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +538.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +6750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +538.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +6750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +87.3%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +216.7%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +98.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +87.3%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +216.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216.5%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216.5%

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 Halibut raw
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Halibut raw Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 14.37g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 13.84g Halibut raw
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Calories 189kcal 186kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 3mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 0.66mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 26mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 164mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 268mg Halibut raw
Sodium 103mg 80mg Halibut raw
Zinc 2.48mg 0.4mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.03mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.012mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg 36.5µg Halibut raw
Vitamin A 39IU 47IU Halibut raw
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 14µg Halibut raw
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 15IU 1097IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 0.4µg 27.4µg Halibut raw
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.06mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.08mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 1.5mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.25mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.42mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 1µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.161mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.63mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.662mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 1.168mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.32mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.425mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.561mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.74mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.423mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 46mg Halibut raw
Trans Fat 0.101g Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 2.155g 2.419g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.393g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.526g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.089g Halibut raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 8.378g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.367g 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 Halibut raw
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
95%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.264g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
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.

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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.