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Turkey meat vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turkey meat and peanut butter

  • Turkey meat is richer in selenium and vitamin B12, yet peanut butter is richer in manganese, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for peanut butter is 72% higher.
  • Peanut butter contains less cholesterol.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than peanut butter.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +626.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +460%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.5%
Contains more IronIron +59.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +353.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11792.9%
~equal in Zinc ~2.51mg

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%
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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +866.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.5%
Contains more WaterWater +5064.2%
Contains more FatsFats +595%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37083.3%
Contains more OtherOther +502.1%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +880%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +491.6%

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 Peanut butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Peanut butter DV% diff.
Manganese 0.014mg 1.665mg 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 12.535g 69%
Fats 7.39g 51.36g 68%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 9.1mg 60%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 25.941g 58%
Selenium 29.8µg 4.1µg 47%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg 43%
Copper 0.093mg 0.422mg 37%
Saturated fat 2.155g 10.325g 37%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Magnesium 30mg 168mg 33%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 13.112mg 22%
Calories 189kcal 598kcal 20%
Folate 9µg 87µg 20%
Fiber 0g 5g 20%
Phosphorus 223mg 335mg 16%
Protein 28.55g 22.21g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.441mg 13%
Potassium 239mg 558mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.15mg 9%
Iron 1.09mg 1.74mg 8%
Carbs 0.06g 22.31g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.192mg 7%
Calcium 14mg 49mg 4%
Choline 87.4mg 63mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 1.137mg 4%
Sodium 103mg 17mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.49g N/A
Zinc 2.48mg 2.51mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter 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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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