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

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

  • Turkey neck is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, and Zinc, while Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Turkey neck's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% higher.
  • Chicken thigh has 2 times less Sodium than Turkey neck. Turkey neck has 233mg of Sodium, while Chicken thigh has 95mg.

We used Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.5%
Contains more Copper +57.8%
Contains more Manganese +107.4%
Contains more Selenium +39.5%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
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%
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%

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 D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +433.3%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.38
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +433.3%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/nutrients
  2. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.