Chicken breast vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chicken breast and Ground turkey different?
- Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground turkey is 40% higher.
- Chicken breast contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Ground turkey. While Chicken breast contains 14.782mg of Vitamin B3, Ground turkey contains only 8.724mg.
- Chicken breast has less Saturated Fat.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Ground turkey, cooked are the varieties used 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.
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Manganese
+90.9%
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Calcium
+75%
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Iron
+33.3%
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Zinc
+188%
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Copper
+179.6%
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Selenium
+18.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Equal in Potassium - 294
Equal in Sodium - 78
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Manganese
+90.9%
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Calcium
+75%
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Iron
+33.3%
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Zinc
+188%
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Copper
+179.6%
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Selenium
+18.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Equal in Potassium - 294
Equal in Sodium - 78
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.
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Vitamin E
+281.8%
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Vitamin B3
+69.4%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+243.5%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+68.8%
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Vitamin B5
+14.7%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B12
+262.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.633
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Vitamin E
+281.8%
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Vitamin B3
+69.4%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+243.5%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+68.8%
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Vitamin B5
+14.7%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B12
+262.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.633
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+22.2%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+606.3%
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Fats
+120.8%
Equal in Water - 62.07
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
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1.13 g
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
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Protein
+22.2%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+606.3%
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Fats
+120.8%
Equal in Water - 62.07
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-51.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+101%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+172.6%
Saturated Fat:
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.07 g
Saturated Fat:
2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.917 g
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Saturated Fat
-51.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+101%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+172.6%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.51g | 0g |
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| Protein | 33.44g | 27.37g |
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| Fats | 4.71g | 10.4g |
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| Carbs | 0.51g | 0g |
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| Calories | 187kcal | 203kcal |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 254mg |
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| Potassium | 276mg | 294mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 78mg |
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| Zinc | 1.08mg | 3.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.151mg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 31.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 23IU | 79IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 8.724mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 1.193mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.633mg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 1.34µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.312mg |
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| Threonine | 1.412mg | 1.258mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 1.227mg |
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| Leucine | 2.509mg | 2.262mg |
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| Lysine | 2.836mg | 2.452mg |
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| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.806mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 1.068mg |
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| Valine | 1.659mg | 1.27mg |
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| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.811mg |
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| Cholesterol | 91mg | 93mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.134g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.29g | 2.669g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.01g | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.012g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.72g | 3.458g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 2.917g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.379g)
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 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.