Turkey meat vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Differences between turkey meat and mussels
- Turkey meat has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, while mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin C.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 958% higher.
- Mussels contains 6 times less vitamin B6 than turkey meat. Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of vitamin B6, while mussels contains 0.1mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in mussels is lower.
- Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turkey meat is 0, while the glycemic index of mussels is 50.
The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 less SodiumSodium | -72.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +516.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48471.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +219.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +516% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +658.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2252.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +744.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12216.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +562.5% |
~equal in
Water
~61.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +161% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 24µg | 958% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 6.8mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 89.6µg | 109% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 6.72mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 3mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.1mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.3mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 56mg | 18% |
| Folate | 9µg | 76µg | 17% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 369mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.42mg | 11% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 23.8g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 91µg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 285mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 0.85g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1.212g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.149mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 1.014g | 4% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 4.48g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 2.67mg | 2% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 172kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 268mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.044g | 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?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.305g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.