Turkey meat vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Turkey meat and Hamburger?
- Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Hamburger is richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
- Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 32% higher.
- Turkey meat has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Hamburger. Turkey meat has 0.948mg of Vitamin B5, while Hamburger has 0.31mg.
- Hamburger contains less Cholesterol.
We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types in this comparison.
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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.
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+64%
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Sodium
-75.1%
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Calcium
+628.6%
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Iron
+164.2%
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Zinc
+15.7%
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Manganese
+1450%
Equal in Potassium - 226
Equal in Copper - 0.091
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+64%
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Sodium
-75.1%
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Calcium
+628.6%
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Iron
+164.2%
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Zinc
+15.7%
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Manganese
+1450%
Equal in Potassium - 226
Equal in Copper - 0.091
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+12.4%
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Vitamin B3
+78.4%
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Vitamin B5
+205.8%
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Vitamin B6
+203.4%
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Vitamin B1
+382.2%
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Folate
+522.2%
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Vitamin B12
+41.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+12.4%
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Vitamin B3
+78.4%
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Vitamin B5
+205.8%
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Vitamin B6
+203.4%
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Vitamin B1
+382.2%
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Folate
+522.2%
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Vitamin B12
+41.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+67.2%
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Water
+48.9%
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Fats
+94.3%
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Carbs
+40066.7%
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Other
+272.9%
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
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Protein
+67.2%
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Water
+48.9%
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Fats
+94.3%
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Carbs
+40066.7%
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Other
+272.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-57.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+457.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+107.6%
Saturated Fat:
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.119 g
Saturated Fat:
5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.38 g
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Saturated Fat
-57.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+457.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+107.6%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 23.2g |
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| Protein | 28.55g | 17.08g |
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| Fats | 7.39g | 14.36g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 24.1g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 295kcal |
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| Fructose | 2.03g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 102mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 223mg | 136mg |
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| Potassium | 239mg | 226mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 414mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 2.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.091mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.217mg |
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| Selenium | 29.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 5.365mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 1.44µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.206mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.666mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.716mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.319mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.677mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg | 0.823mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.505mg |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 47mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g | 0.814g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 5.096g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 5.495g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.38g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
50%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.941g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $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.