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Chicken thigh vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken thigh and Turkey neck?

  • Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Turkey neck is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Turkey neck's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% higher.
  • Turkey neck has 2 times less Saturated Fat than Chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 2.78g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey neck has 1.647g.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +44.6%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Potassium +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -59.2%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.5%
Contains more Copper +57.8%
Contains more Manganese +107.4%
Contains more Selenium +39.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Contains more Iron +44.6%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Potassium +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -59.2%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.5%
Contains more Copper +57.8%
Contains more Manganese +107.4%
Contains more Selenium +39.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.364
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 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% 3% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.364

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Fats +70.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Other +48.5%
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Fats +70.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Other +48.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.8%
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Turkey neck Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Chicken thigh
Protein 28.18g 16.51g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 6.04g Chicken thigh
Carbs 1.18g 0g Chicken thigh
Calories 218kcal 125kcal Chicken thigh
Calcium 13mg 24mg Turkey neck
Iron 1.46mg 1.01mg Chicken thigh
Magnesium 26mg 15mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg 160mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 259mg 133mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 95mg 233mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.79mg 3.39mg Turkey neck
Copper 0.09mg 0.142mg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.027mg 0.056mg Turkey neck
Selenium 20.5µg 28.6µg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 70IU 43IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin A RAE 13µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.12mg Turkey neck
Vitamin D 8IU 13IU Turkey neck
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.051mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.211mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 4.924mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 0.801mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.364mg Chicken thigh
Folate 9µg 5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 1.76µg Turkey neck
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.176mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg 0.6mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg 0.473mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg 1.144mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg 1.363mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg 0.432mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0.532mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg 0.528mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg 0.448mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 102mg 115mg Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 2.78g 1.647g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0.005g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.002g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.008g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 1.824g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 1.478g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh Turkey neck
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
36%
Chicken thigh
44%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.133g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/nutrients
  2. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.