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Turkey meat vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey meat and Milk different?

  • Turkey meat is higher than Milk in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Choline, and Vitamin B5.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 59% more than Milk.
  • Turkey meat contains 36 times more Iron than Milk. Turkey meat contains 1.09mg of Iron, while Milk contains 0.03mg.
  • Milk is lower in Cholesterol.

Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D types were 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 Iron +3533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.7%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains more Zinc +490.5%
Contains more Copper +830%
Contains more Manganese +366.7%
Contains more Selenium +803%
Contains more Calcium +792.9%
Contains less Sodium -57.3%
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 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +3533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.7%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains more Zinc +490.5%
Contains more Copper +830%
Contains more Manganese +366.7%
Contains more Selenium +803%
Contains more Calcium +792.9%
Contains less Sodium -57.3%

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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Milk
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1564.9%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +117%
Contains more Vitamin A +402.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1564.9%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +117%
Contains more Vitamin A +402.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +747.2%
Contains more Fats +661.9%
Contains more Carbs +8216.7%
Contains more Water +41.6%
Contains more Other +56.3%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +747.2%
Contains more Fats +661.9%
Contains more Carbs +8216.7%
Contains more Water +41.6%
Contains more Other +56.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +855.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5954.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +855.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5954.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%

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 Milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Milk Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 4.99g Milk
Protein 28.55g 3.37g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 0.97g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 4.99g Milk
Calories 189kcal 42kcal Turkey meat
Sugar 0g 5.2g Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 125mg Milk
Iron 1.09mg 0.03mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 11mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 95mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 150mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 2.48mg 0.42mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.01mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.003mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg 3.3µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 196IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.01mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.02mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.185mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.361mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.037mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 5µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.47µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Milk
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.043mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.143mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.174mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.319mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.088mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.174mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.22mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.101mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 5mg Milk
Trans Fat 0.101g Milk
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.633g Milk
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 0.277g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.035g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 0.027g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.004g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.522g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.