Turkey neck vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey neck and chicken meat different?
- Turkey neck has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and copper; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3.
- Turkey neck covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 61% more than chicken meat.
- Turkey neck has 3 times more sodium than chicken meat. Turkey neck has 233mg of sodium, while chicken meat has 82mg.
Turkey from whole, neck, meat, only, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted types were used 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 CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +180% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +486.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +269.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
6.04 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.92 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-537.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.2% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.647 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.478 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +192.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.76µg | 0.3µg | 61% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 27.3g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.924mg | 8.487mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 3.39mg | 1.94mg | 13% |
| Fats | 6.04g | 13.6g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.478g | 2.97g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.647g | 3.79g | 10% |
| Selenium | 28.6µg | 23.9µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 88mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.824g | 5.34g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.066mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 82mg | 7% |
| Calories | 125kcal | 239kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.801mg | 1.03mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 48µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.168mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 160mg | 182mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.01mg | 1.26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.364mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Choline | 54mg | 65.9mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.6mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.144mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.363mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.532mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.528mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.448mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
42%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey neck is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.