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Turkey meat vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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 less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Iron +516.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Copper +60.2%
Contains more Manganese +48471.4%
Contains more Selenium +200.7%
Equal in Zinc - 2.67
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Iron +516.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Copper +60.2%
Contains more Manganese +48471.4%
Contains more Selenium +200.7%
Equal in Zinc - 2.67

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +516%
Contains more Vitamin A +679.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2252.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +516%
Contains more Vitamin A +679.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2252.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +65%
Contains more Carbs +12216.7%
Contains more Other +562.5%
Equal in Water - 61.15
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +65%
Contains more Carbs +12216.7%
Contains more Other +562.5%
Equal in Water - 61.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.8%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Turkey meat Mussels
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 28.55g 23.8g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 4.48g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 189kcal 172kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 1.09mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 30mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 223mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 239mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 103mg 369mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.093mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.014mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 29.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 39IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 3mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.1mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.267mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.925mg 1.676mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.779mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.537mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.853mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.749mg 0.457mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 56mg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.101g Mussels
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 1.014g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.212g 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

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Turkey meat Mussels
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.305g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.