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Turkey breast vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey breast and Turkey ham

  • Turkey breast is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Turkey ham is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Turkey ham's daily need coverage for Sodium is 37% higher.
  • Turkey breast has 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey ham. While Turkey breast has 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, Turkey ham has only 0.06mg.
  • Turkey breast has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.

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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 Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.4%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +70.5%
Equal in Potassium - 253
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.4%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +70.5%
Equal in Potassium - 253

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 B3 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +75.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +198.1%
Equal in Water - 73.5
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +75.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +198.1%
Equal in Water - 73.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Turkey ham Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Protein 21.89g 16.3g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 4g Turkey breast
Carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Calories 157kcal 118kcal Turkey breast
Sugar 1.2g Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 7mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 1mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 16mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 289mg Turkey ham
Potassium 275mg 253mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 909mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 2.1mg Turkey ham
Copper 0.074mg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.4µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 6IU 53IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 16µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.23mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.27mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 4.12mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.06mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.8µg Turkey ham
Tryptophan 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 64mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.91g 1.2g Turkey ham
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 1.337g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 0.873g Turkey breast

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Turkey breast Turkey ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
29%
Turkey breast
26%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 850mg)
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. 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.