Turkey meat vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Turkey meat and Wheat
- Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Wheat is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Copper.
- Turkey meat covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 45% more than Wheat.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Wheat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked.
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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.
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Calcium
+55.6%
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Phosphorus
+51.7%
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Potassium
+45.7%
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Zinc
+34.8%
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Iron
+61.5%
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Magnesium
+60%
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Sodium
-92.2%
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Copper
+122.6%
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Manganese
+7257.1%
Equal in Selenium - 31.9
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Calcium
+55.6%
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Phosphorus
+51.7%
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Potassium
+45.7%
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Zinc
+34.8%
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Iron
+61.5%
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Magnesium
+60%
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Sodium
-92.2%
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Copper
+122.6%
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Manganese
+7257.1%
Equal in Selenium - 31.9
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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Vitamin A
+875%
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Vitamin B2
+836.7%
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Vitamin B3
+315.3%
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Vitamin B6
+780%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+242.9%
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Vitamin B1
+111.1%
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Folate
+22.2%
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Vitamin A
+875%
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Vitamin B2
+836.7%
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Vitamin B3
+315.3%
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Vitamin B6
+780%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+242.9%
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Vitamin B1
+111.1%
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Folate
+22.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+400%
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Fats
+790.4%
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Carbs
+45900%
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Other
+41.7%
Equal in Water - 65.18
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
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0.48 g
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
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Protein
+400%
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Fats
+790.4%
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Carbs
+45900%
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+41.7%
Equal in Water - 65.18
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3051.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+772%
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Saturated Fat
-96.4%
Saturated Fat:
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.119 g
Saturated Fat:
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.243 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3051.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+772%
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Saturated Fat
-96.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 23.3g |
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| Protein | 28.55g | 5.71g |
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| Fats | 7.39g | 0.83g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 27.6g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 132kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 3.07g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 4.3g |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.76mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 223mg | 147mg |
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| Potassium | 239mg | 164mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 8mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.207mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1.03mg |
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 31.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 2.305mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.07mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.051mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.172mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg | 0.432mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.097mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg | 0.267mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.147mg |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 0.077g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 0.084g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.243g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.