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Turkey neck vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turkey neck and meatball

  • Turkey neck has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while meatball has more phosphorus and manganese.
  • Turkey neck's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 32% higher.
  • Meatball contains 2 times less zinc than turkey neck. Turkey neck contains 3.39mg of zinc, while meatball contains 1.66mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in meatball is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 11% 7.2% 12% 38% 47% 92% 69% 30% 7.3% 156%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.6%
Contains more IronIron +75.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +403.6%

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% 4.3% 2.4% 4.5% 13% 49% 92% 48% 84% 220% 0% 3.8% 29%
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% 7.3% 8.4% 1.5% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.7%
Contains more WaterWater +41.5%
Contains more FatsFats +267.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 37% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.647 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +403.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey neck Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey neck Meatball DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.76µg 1µg 32%
Saturated fat 1.647g 7.627g 27%
Fats 6.04g 22.21g 25%
Selenium 28.6µg 15.3µg 24%
Sodium 233mg 666mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.824g 9.188g 18%
Cholesterol 115mg 66mg 16%
Zinc 3.39mg 1.66mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.364mg 0.202mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 3.346g 12%
Phosphorus 160mg 239mg 11%
Vitamin B3 4.924mg 3.108mg 11%
Iron 1.01mg 1.77mg 10%
Manganese 0.056mg 0.282mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Folate 5µg 36µg 8%
Calories 125kcal 286kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.136mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.2µg 7%
Calcium 24mg 80mg 6%
Potassium 133mg 296mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 31mg 4%
Protein 16.51g 14.4g 4%
Carbs 0g 8.06g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.801mg 0.924mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.42mg 2%
Copper 0.142mg 0.123mg 2%
Choline 54mg 45.2mg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2IU 1%
Starch 2.25g 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 22µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.23mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.76g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.577g N/A
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.144mg 0%
Lysine 1.363mg 0%
Methionine 0.432mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.532mg 0%
Valine 0.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0%
Fructose 0.21g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey neck Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Turkey neck
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey neck
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/nutrients
  2. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.