Turkey meat vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Turkey meat and Turkey breast?
- Turkey meat is richer than Turkey breast in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
- Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 27% more.
- Turkey meat has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Turkey breast. While Turkey meat has 0.281mg of Vitamin B2, Turkey breast has only 0.115mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey breast is lower.
We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+19.9%
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Zinc
+58%
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Copper
+25.7%
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Selenium
+33%
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Iron
+10.1%
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Potassium
+15.1%
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Sodium
-42.7%
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Manganese
+28.6%
Equal in Calcium - 13
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+19.9%
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Zinc
+58%
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Copper
+25.7%
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Selenium
+33%
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Iron
+10.1%
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Potassium
+15.1%
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Sodium
-42.7%
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Manganese
+28.6%
Equal in Calcium - 13
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 A
+550%
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Vitamin B2
+144.3%
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Vitamin B3
+84.1%
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Vitamin B5
+52.7%
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Vitamin B6
+28.3%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin B12
+142.9%
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Vitamin B1
+28.9%
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Vitamin A
+550%
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Vitamin B2
+144.3%
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Vitamin B3
+84.1%
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Vitamin B5
+52.7%
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Vitamin B6
+28.3%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin B12
+142.9%
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Vitamin B1
+28.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+30.4%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+10.3%
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Other
+116.7%
Equal in Fats - 7.02
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
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0.48 g
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21.89 g
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7.02 g
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0 g
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70.05 g
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1.04 g
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Protein
+30.4%
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+10.3%
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+116.7%
Equal in Fats - 7.02
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+27.7%
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Saturated Fat
-11.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.66
Saturated Fat:
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.119 g
Saturated Fat:
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.66 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+27.7%
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Saturated Fat
-11.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.66
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Protein | 28.55g | 21.89g |
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| Fats | 7.39g | 7.02g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 157kcal |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 223mg | 186mg |
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| Potassium | 239mg | 275mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 59mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.57mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.074mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 5.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.621mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.48mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 0.42µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.242mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.957mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.704mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.996mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.616mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.857mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.66mg |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 65mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 1.91g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 2.66g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1.66g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)