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Chicken breast vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken breast and Turkey meat different?

  • Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken breast is 33% higher.
  • Chicken breast has less Cholesterol.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
7
:
3
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.5%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Zinc +129.6%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.09
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Phosphorus - 223
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.5%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Zinc +129.6%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.09
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Phosphorus - 223

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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
6
:
5
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.948
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.616
Chicken breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Turkey meat
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 E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.948
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.616

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
3
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Carbs +750%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Contains more Fats +56.9%
Equal in Water - 63.52
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Turkey meat
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 Protein +17.1%
Contains more Carbs +750%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Contains more Fats +56.9%
Equal in Water - 63.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
1
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken breast Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 0.06g Chicken breast
Protein 33.44g 28.55g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.51g 0.06g Chicken breast
Calories 187kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 16mg 14mg Chicken breast
Iron 1.14mg 1.09mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 31mg 30mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 223mg Chicken breast
Potassium 276mg 239mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 103mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.08mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.054mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.021mg 0.014mg Chicken breast
Selenium 26.2µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 23IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.07mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.045mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 9.573mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.948mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.616mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.291mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg 1.004mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.796mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 1.925mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 2.282mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.724mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.903mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 0.902mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 0.749mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 109mg Chicken breast
Trans Fat 0.101g Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 2.155g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.005g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.008g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.008g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 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
Chicken breast Turkey meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
50%
Chicken breast
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.865g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $2)
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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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.

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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.