Turkey neck vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turkey neck and turkey meat
- Turkey neck is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and copper, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B2.
- Turkey neck covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 31% more than turkey meat.
- Turkey neck contains 2 times more sodium than turkey meat. While turkey neck contains 233mg of sodium, turkey meat contains only 103mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +71.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +72.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.9% |
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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +218.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.76µg | 1.02µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.924mg | 9.573mg | 29% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 28.55g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.364mg | 0.616mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 160mg | 223mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.39mg | 2.48mg | 8% |
| Choline | 54mg | 87.4mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 103mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.281mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.478g | 2.119g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.801mg | 0.948mg | 3% |
| Calories | 125kcal | 189kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 239mg | 3% |
| Fats | 6.04g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 109mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.824g | 2.647g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.647g | 2.155g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.014mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 28.6µg | 29.8µg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.01mg | 1.09mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.6mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.144mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.363mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.532mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.528mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.448mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.508g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey neck is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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