Turkey ham vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Turkey ham and Chicken thigh?
- Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
- Turkey ham's daily need coverage for Sodium is 35% more.
- Turkey ham has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Chicken thigh. While Turkey ham has 0.23mg of Vitamin B1, Chicken thigh has only 0.088mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Chicken thigh is lower.
We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried types 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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Phosphorus
+45.2%
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Selenium
+86.3%
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Calcium
+85.7%
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Iron
+46%
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Magnesium
+62.5%
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Sodium
-89.5%
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Zinc
+32.9%
Equal in Potassium - 259
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Phosphorus
+45.2%
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Selenium
+86.3%
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Calcium
+85.7%
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Iron
+46%
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Magnesium
+62.5%
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Sodium
-89.5%
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Zinc
+32.9%
Equal in Potassium - 259
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 B1
+161.4%
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Vitamin B12
+142.4%
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Vitamin A
+32.1%
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Vitamin B3
+72.8%
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Vitamin B6
+533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.255
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Vitamin B1
+161.4%
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Vitamin B12
+142.4%
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Vitamin A
+32.1%
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Vitamin B3
+72.8%
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Vitamin B6
+533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.255
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+162.7%
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Water
+23.9%
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Other
+201%
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Protein
+72.9%
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Fats
+157.5%
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
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3.1 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
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Carbs
+162.7%
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Water
+23.9%
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+201%
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Protein
+72.9%
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Fats
+157.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-56.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+185.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+178.4%
Saturated Fat:
1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.873 g
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
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Saturated Fat
-56.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+185.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+178.4%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.1g | 1.18g |
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| Protein | 16.3g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 4g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 3.1g | 1.18g |
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| Calories | 118kcal | 218kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 1.46mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 289mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 253mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 909mg | 95mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.79mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 38.2µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 53IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 16µg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.38mg |
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| Folate | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 0.33µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg |
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| Cholesterol | 64mg | 102mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 2.78g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.337g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 2.43g |
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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
58%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 814mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
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.