Turkey meat vs Shiitake - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Turkey meat and Shiitake
- Turkey meat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Iron, yet Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B5, Fiber, Manganese, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Turkey meat is 44% higher.
- Turkey meat contains 3 times more Iron than Shiitake. Turkey meat contains 1.09mg of Iron, while Shiitake contains 0.41mg.
Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+600%
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Iron
+165.9%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+99.1%
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Zinc
+140.8%
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Potassium
+27.2%
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Sodium
-91.3%
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Copper
+52.7%
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Calcium
+600%
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Iron
+165.9%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+99.1%
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Zinc
+140.8%
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Potassium
+27.2%
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-91.3%
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Copper
+52.7%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+200%
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Vitamin B2
+29.5%
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Vitamin B3
+146.9%
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Vitamin B6
+110.2%
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Vitamin B5
+58.2%
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Folate
+44.4%
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Vitamin B1
+200%
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Vitamin B2
+29.5%
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Vitamin B3
+146.9%
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Vitamin B6
+110.2%
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Vitamin B5
+58.2%
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Folate
+44.4%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.06g | 4.29g |
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Protein | 28.55g | 2.24g |
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Fats | 7.39g | 0.49g |
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Carbs | 0.06g | 6.79g |
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Calories | 189kcal | 34kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | 0g |
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Sugar | 0g | 2.38g |
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Fiber | 0g | 2.5g |
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Calcium | 14mg | 2mg |
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Iron | 1.09mg | 0.41mg |
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Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg |
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Phosphorus | 223mg | 112mg |
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Potassium | 239mg | 304mg |
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Sodium | 103mg | 9mg |
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Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.03mg |
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Copper | 0.093mg | 0.142mg |
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Vitamin A | 39IU | IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.07mg | mg |
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Vitamin D | 15IU | 18IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.015mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.217mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 3.877mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 1.5mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.293mg |
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Folate | 9µg | 13µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | µg |
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Vitamin K | 0µg | µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.011mg |
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Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.134mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.111mg |
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Leucine | 1.925mg | 0.189mg |
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Lysine | 2.282mg | 0.134mg |
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Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.033mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.111mg |
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Valine | 0.902mg | 0.145mg |
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Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.056mg |
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Cholesterol | 109mg | mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.101g | 0g |
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Saturated Fat | 2.155g | g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
50

25

Mineral Summary Score
37

23

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
171%

13%

Carbohydrates
0%

7%

Fats
34%

2%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
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 richer in vitamins?

Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.155g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)