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Turkey meat vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turkey meat and matzo

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, and choline; however, matzo is higher in vitamin B1, manganese, and iron.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 43% more than matzo.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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%
Matzo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.9% 9.9% 119% 20% 19% 38% 0% 85% 201%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.6%
Contains more IronIron +189.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4542.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.8%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg

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%
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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% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +709.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +760%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.291mg

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
Matzo
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10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +185.5%
Contains more FatsFats +427.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1377.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139400%
Contains more OtherOther +25%

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
Matzo
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1984.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%

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 Matzo
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Matzo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.115mg 39%
Protein 28.55g 10g 37%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 3.892mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.387mg 29%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.65mg 28%
Carbs 0.06g 83.7g 28%
Iron 1.09mg 3.16mg 26%
Phosphorus 223mg 89mg 19%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.68mg 16%
Choline 87.4mg 10.8mg 14%
Selenium 29.8µg 36.9µg 13%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.603g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.443mg 10%
Calories 189kcal 395kcal 10%
Saturated fat 2.155g 0.226g 9%
Fats 7.39g 1.4g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 0.127g 6%
Sodium 103mg 0mg 4%
Copper 0.093mg 0.06mg 4%
Potassium 239mg 112mg 4%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Folate 9µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.291mg 1%
Magnesium 30mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 80.7g N/A
Calcium 14mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.29g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.494mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.213mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Matzo
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
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.