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Turkey meat vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between turkey meat and sugar substitute

  • Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, copper, and potassium, yet sugar substitute is higher in calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily calcium needs 87% more than turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat contains 62 times more zinc than sugar substitute. While turkey meat contains 2.48mg of zinc, sugar substitute contains only 0.04mg.
  • The amount of sodium in turkey meat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +512.8%
Contains more IronIron +581.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1228.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +6100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2687.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6178.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1773.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1085%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4006.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1285.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +595%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141183.3%
Contains more OtherOther +739.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 14mg 879mg 87%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 60%
Selenium 29.8µg 54%
Protein 28.55g 2.06g 53%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.015mg 46%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 43%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Phosphorus 223mg 8mg 31%
Carbs 0.06g 84.77g 28%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.04mg 22%
Sodium 103mg 572mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.015mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.08mg 17%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 14%
Iron 1.09mg 0.16mg 12%
Fats 7.39g 0g 11%
Copper 0.093mg 0.007mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.155g 10%
Calories 189kcal 347kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 7%
Potassium 239mg 39mg 6%
Magnesium 30mg 6mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.015mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.03g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.022mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.