Chicken breast vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chicken breast and turkey ham
- Chicken breast has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, while turkey ham has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Chicken breast covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 67% more than turkey ham.
- Chicken breast contains 11 times more vitamin B6 than turkey ham. While chicken breast contains 0.64mg of vitamin B6, turkey ham contains only 0.06mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in turkey ham is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +93.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +258.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +191.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +116.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +507.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +174.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.6% |
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Saturated fat
~1.2g
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 4.12mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.06mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 909mg | 36% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 16.3g | 34% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 38.2µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0.8µg | 18% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.23mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.27mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 64mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 2.1mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 289mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 187kcal | 118kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 0.873g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 4.71g | 4g | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 1.337g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 253mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A |
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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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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 830mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
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.