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Turkey meat vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between turkey meat and maple sugar?

  • Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet maple sugar is richer in manganese and zinc.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 192% higher.
  • Maple sugar contains less cholesterol.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than maple sugar.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Sugars, maple 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7333.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3625%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +542.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
Contains more IronIron +47.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31485.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.099mg

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%
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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2061.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23832.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1875%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4061.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28450%
Contains more FatsFats +3595%
Contains more WaterWater +694%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151400%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4035.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2019%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

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 Maple sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Maple sugar DV% diff.
Manganese 0.014mg 4.422mg 192%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.04mg 60%
Protein 28.55g 0.1g 57%
Selenium 29.8µg 0.8µg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.003mg 47%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg 43%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Zinc 2.48mg 6.06mg 33%
Phosphorus 223mg 3mg 31%
Carbs 0.06g 90.9g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.013mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.048mg 18%
Choline 87.4mg 2.1mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.1g 13%
Fats 7.39g 0.2g 11%
Saturated fat 2.155g 0.036g 10%
Calories 189kcal 354kcal 8%
Calcium 14mg 90mg 8%
Iron 1.09mg 1.61mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 0.064g 6%
Sodium 103mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.009mg 3%
Magnesium 30mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Folate 9µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Potassium 239mg 274mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.093mg 0.099mg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 90.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 84.87g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 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 Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.119g)
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.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.