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Turkey meat vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turkey meat and oats

  • Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6, yet oats are richer in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for oats is 213% higher.
  • Oats contain less cholesterol.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than oats.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Oats.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +490%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +285.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.5%
Contains more IronIron +333%
Contains more CopperCopper +573.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35014.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Oats
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +896.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1595.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +522.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69%
Contains more WaterWater +672.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110350%
Contains more OtherOther +258.3%
~equal in Fats ~6.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.6%

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 Oats
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Oats DV% diff.
Manganese 0.014mg 4.916mg 213%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.763mg 60%
Copper 0.093mg 0.626mg 59%
Selenium 29.8µg 54%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.961mg 54%
Iron 1.09mg 4.72mg 45%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg 43%
Phosphorus 223mg 523mg 43%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.119mg 38%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Magnesium 30mg 177mg 35%
Protein 28.55g 16.89g 23%
Carbs 0.06g 66.27g 22%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Zinc 2.48mg 3.97mg 14%
Folate 9µg 56µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.139mg 11%
Calories 189kcal 389kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 1.349mg 8%
Potassium 239mg 429mg 6%
Sodium 103mg 2mg 4%
Calcium 14mg 54mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.155g 1.217g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 2.535g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Fats 7.39g 6.9g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 2.178g 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 55.67g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.895mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.405mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Oats
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Oats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
154%
Oats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.938g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals

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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.