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Turkey meat vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turkey meat and chia seeds

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B12; however, chia seeds have more fiber, manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 138% more.
  • Chia seeds have a higher glycemic index than turkey meat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1016.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4407.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.3%
Contains more IronIron +608.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +893.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.2%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1277.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +444.4%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.83mg
~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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.6%
Contains more WaterWater +995.2%
Contains more FatsFats +316%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70100%
Contains more OtherOther +900%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1016.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 23.665g 144%
Fiber 0g 34.4g 138%
Manganese 0.014mg 2.723mg 118%
Copper 0.093mg 0.924mg 92%
Phosphorus 223mg 860mg 91%
Iron 1.09mg 7.72mg 83%
Magnesium 30mg 335mg 73%
Calcium 14mg 631mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.62mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 47%
Selenium 29.8µg 55.2µg 46%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg 43%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Fats 7.39g 30.74g 36%
Protein 28.55g 16.54g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 19%
Zinc 2.48mg 4.58mg 19%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Calories 189kcal 486kcal 15%
Carbs 0.06g 42.12g 14%
Folate 9µg 49µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.17mg 9%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 8.83mg 5%
Potassium 239mg 407mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.155g 3.33g 5%
Sodium 103mg 16mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 2.309g 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 7.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.101g 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 17.83g 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 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds 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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.