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Whey vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Whey and Turkey meat

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Choline, Iron, and Vitamin B5 in Turkey meat is higher than in Whey.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 59% more than Whey.
  • Whey contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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 Calcium +235.7%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Iron +1716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +384.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Zinc +1807.7%
Contains more Copper +2225%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains more Selenium +1468.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Iron +1716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +384.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Zinc +1807.7%
Contains more Copper +2225%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains more Selenium +1468.4%

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.
Whey
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +225%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12836.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1887.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +264.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +225%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12836.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1887.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +264.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +8466.7%
Contains more Water +46.6%
Contains more Other +10.4%
Contains more Protein +3258.8%
Contains more Fats +1952.8%
Equal in Other - 0.48
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +8466.7%
Contains more Water +46.6%
Contains more Other +10.4%
Contains more Protein +3258.8%
Contains more Fats +1952.8%
Equal in Other - 0.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2547%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19163.6%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2547%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19163.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 0.06g Whey
Protein 0.85g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 0.36g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 5.14g 0.06g Whey
Calories 27kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Sugar 5.14g 0g Turkey meat
Calcium 47mg 14mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 8mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 46mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 161mg 239mg Turkey meat
Sodium 54mg 103mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.004mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.001mg 0.014mg Turkey meat
Selenium 1.9µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 12IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.045mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 1µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.054mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 0.078mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 0.068mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.016mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.046mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.016mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 2mg 109mg Whey
Trans Fat 0.101g Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 2.155g Whey
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Turkey meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
9%
Whey
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.925g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/nutrients
  2. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.