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Turkey meat vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turkey meat and roe

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, roe is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin C.
  • Roe covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 438% more than turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat has 4 times more vitamin B3 than roe. While turkey meat has 9.573mg of vitamin B3, roe has only 2.192mg.
  • Turkey meat has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of roe is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry 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.
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%
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more IronIron +41.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg

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%
Roe
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +336.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +658.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +515.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1031.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +922.2%
~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
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +11.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3100%
Contains more OtherOther +441.7%
~equal in Protein ~28.62g
~equal in Water ~58.63g

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
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Roe
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 11.54µg 438%
Cholesterol 109mg 479mg 123%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.949mg 51%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 2.192mg 46%
Phosphorus 223mg 515mg 42%
Selenium 29.8µg 51.7µg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.185mg 33%
Folate 9µg 92µg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.277mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Zinc 2.48mg 1.28mg 11%
Vitamin A 12µg 91µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 3.404g 9%
Iron 1.09mg 0.77mg 4%
Copper 0.093mg 0.128mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 1.154mg 4%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Saturated fat 2.155g 1.866g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 2.129g 1%
Calories 189kcal 204kcal 1%
Sodium 103mg 117mg 1%
Potassium 239mg 283mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 28mg 1%
Magnesium 30mg 26mg 1%
Carbs 0.06g 1.92g 1%
Fats 7.39g 8.23g 1%
Protein 28.55g 28.62g 0%
Net carbs 0.06g 1.92g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.013mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.105g 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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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 370mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $98)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.289g)
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/nutrients

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

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