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Turkey meat vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey meat and Potato chips?

  • Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 60% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Potato chips is lower.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types in this article.

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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 more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Zinc +127.5%
Contains more Selenium +267.9%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +49.5%
Contains more Magnesium +123.3%
Contains more Potassium +433.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +229%
Contains more Manganese +3042.9%
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Zinc +127.5%
Contains more Selenium +267.9%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +49.5%
Contains more Magnesium +123.3%
Contains more Potassium +433.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +229%
Contains more Manganese +3042.9%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12914.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.66
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12914.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +307.9%
Contains more Water +3243.2%
Contains more Fats +368.2%
Contains more Carbs +88066.7%
Contains more Other +650%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +307.9%
Contains more Water +3243.2%
Contains more Fats +368.2%
Contains more Carbs +88066.7%
Contains more Other +650%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +271.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +474.3%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +271.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +474.3%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 28.55g 7g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 0.06g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 189kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0g 0.22g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 14mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 1.09mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 30mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 223mg 165mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 103mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 2.48mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.014mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 29.8µg 8.1µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.197mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 3.827mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.402mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 9µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.108mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.253mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.283mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.419mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.424mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.11mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.31mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.392mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.101g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.155g 10.96g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 12.17g Potato chips
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

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

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