Turkey meat vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turkey meat and salmon
- Turkey meat has more zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron; however, salmon is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Salmon covers your daily need for vitamin D 85% more than turkey meat.
- Turkey meat has 6 times more Zinc than salmon. While turkey meat has 2.48mg of Zinc, salmon has only 0.43mg.
- Salmon has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +220.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +476.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +108.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +489.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1528.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +3175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +655.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +174.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +277.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
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Water
~64.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -10.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +58% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +114.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 206kcal |
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| Protein | 28.55g | 22.1g |
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| Fats | 7.39g | 12.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 30mg | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 239mg | 384mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 0.43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 223mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 61mg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 230IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 41.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 8.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 1.475mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.647mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 34µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g |
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| Choline | 87.4mg | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 2.397g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 4.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 4.553g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.969mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.018mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.796mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg | 2.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.654mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.863mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.651mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.17g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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