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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 of 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.
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.6%
Contains more Potassium +113.4%
Contains more Zinc +264.7%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Iron +189.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +4542.9%
Contains more Selenium +23.8%
Equal in Calcium - 13
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 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.6%
Contains more Potassium +113.4%
Contains more Zinc +264.7%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Iron +189.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +4542.9%
Contains more Selenium +23.8%
Equal in Calcium - 13

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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Matzo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.291
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.291

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +185.5%
Contains more Fats +427.9%
Contains more Water +1377.2%
Contains more Carbs +139400%
Contains more Other +25%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +185.5%
Contains more Fats +427.9%
Contains more Water +1377.2%
Contains more Carbs +139400%
Contains more Other +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1984.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1984.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.4%
Contains less Saturated 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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 28.55g 10g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 1.4g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 189kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 0g 0.29g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 3g Matzo
Calcium 14mg 13mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 30mg 25mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 89mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 112mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 2.48mg 0.68mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.06mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 29.8µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.06mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 3.892mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.443mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.115mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 17µg Matzo
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.116mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.267mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.371mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.692mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.193mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.176mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.494mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.42mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.213mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Matzo
Trans Fat 0.101g Matzo
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.226g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0.127g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.603g 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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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Matzo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
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 contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
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)
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. 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.