Flour vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between flour and turkey meat?
- Flour is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, manganese, and vitamin B2, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Flour's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 62% more.
- Flour has 49 times more manganese than turkey meat. While flour has 0.682mg of manganese, turkey meat has only 0.014mg.
- The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.
We used Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Turkey, whole, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted types 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 IronIron | +325.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4771.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +254.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1644.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +740.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +127083.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +176.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +654.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +432.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 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 | -92.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2942.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +413.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.045mg | 62% |
| Folate | 183µg | 9µg | 44% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 1.09mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.616mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.02µg | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 109mg | 36% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 28.55g | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.014mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 0.06g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 9.573mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 2.48mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 223mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.281mg | 16% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 87.4mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 2.119g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 7.39g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.948mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 2.155g | 9% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 189kcal | 9% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 29.8µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 2.647g | 6% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 239mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 15IU | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.