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Ground chicken vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ground chicken and Turkey breast

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Turkey breast has more Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Turkey breast is 15% higher.
  • Turkey breast has 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Ground chicken. Ground chicken has 0.302mg of Vitamin B2, while Turkey breast has 0.115mg.
  • Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.

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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 Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.8%
Contains more Potassium +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.3%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains less Sodium -21.3%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +56.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.8%
Contains more Potassium +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.3%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains less Sodium -21.3%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +56.6%

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 B1 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
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% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Equal in Protein - 21.89
Equal in Water - 70.05
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Equal in Protein - 21.89
Equal in Water - 70.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Turkey breast Opinion
Protein 23.28g 21.89g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 7.02g Ground chicken
Calories 189kcal 157kcal Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 13mg Turkey breast
Iron 0.93mg 1.2mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 28mg 24mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 186mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 275mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 59mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.92mg 1.57mg Ground chicken
Copper 0.062mg 0.074mg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.016mg 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 14.3µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.058mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.115mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 5.2mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.621mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.48mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 7µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.42µg Ground chicken
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.97mg 0.957mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.816mg 1.704mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 1.996mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.857mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.706mg 0.66mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 65mg Turkey breast
Trans Fat 0.087g Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 3.11g 1.91g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0.01g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.01g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 2.66g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 1.66g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken Turkey breast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
43%
Ground chicken
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.