Turkey meat vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey meat and lettuce different?
- Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, lettuce is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for lettuce is 147% higher.
- Lettuce has less cholesterol.
- Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than lettuce (32).
Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Lettuce, green leaf, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1277.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +669% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4866.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1685.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +251.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2452.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +607.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +584.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +542.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2983.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +322.2% |
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1999.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4826.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4683.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
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
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44016.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2484.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 126.3µg | 105% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 0.375mg | 57% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 1.36g | 54% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 0.6µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 0µg | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 370µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.09mg | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 0mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 29mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 0.18mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.134mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.08mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.082g | 14% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 13.6mg | 13% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 0.15g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 0.02g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 15kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.029mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 0.006g | 7% |
| Folate | 9µg | 38µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.86mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 239mg | 194mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 2.87g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.022mg | 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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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.135g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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