Chicken meat vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chicken meat and Turkey breast
- Chicken meat has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6.
- Chicken meat covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 21% more than Turkey breast.
- Turkey breast has 24 times less Vitamin A RAE than Chicken meat. Chicken meat has 48µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey breast has 2µg.
- Turkey breast contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.
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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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Calcium
+15.4%
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Zinc
+23.6%
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Manganese
+11.1%
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Potassium
+23.3%
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Sodium
-28%
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Copper
+12.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 186
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
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Calcium
+15.4%
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Zinc
+23.6%
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Manganese
+11.1%
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Potassium
+23.3%
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Sodium
-28%
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Copper
+12.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 186
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
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
+2583.3%
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Vitamin B2
+46.1%
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Vitamin B3
+63.2%
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Vitamin B5
+65.9%
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Vitamin B6
+20%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+40%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.058
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Vitamin A
+2583.3%
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Vitamin B2
+46.1%
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Vitamin B3
+63.2%
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Vitamin B5
+65.9%
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Vitamin B6
+20%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+40%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.058
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+24.7%
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Fats
+93.7%
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Water
+17.8%
Equal in Other - 1.04
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
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Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
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Protein
+24.7%
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Fats
+93.7%
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Water
+17.8%
Equal in Other - 1.04
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+78.9%
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Saturated Fat
-49.6%
Saturated Fat:
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.97 g
Saturated Fat:
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.66 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+78.9%
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Saturated Fat
-49.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Protein | 27.3g | 21.89g | |
Fats | 13.6g | 7.02g | |
Calories | 239kcal | 157kcal | |
Calcium | 15mg | 13mg | |
Iron | 1.26mg | 1.2mg | |
Magnesium | 23mg | 24mg | |
Phosphorus | 182mg | 186mg | |
Potassium | 223mg | 275mg | |
Sodium | 82mg | 59mg | |
Zinc | 1.94mg | 1.57mg | |
Copper | 0.066mg | 0.074mg | |
Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.018mg | |
Selenium | 23.9µg | 22.4µg | |
Vitamin A | 161IU | 6IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 48µg | 2µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.27mg | ||
Vitamin D | 2IU | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.058mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.115mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 5.2mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.621mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.48mg | |
Folate | 5µg | 7µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.42µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.242mg | |
Threonine | 1.128mg | 0.957mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 1.099mg | |
Leucine | 1.986mg | 1.704mg | |
Lysine | 2.223mg | 1.996mg | |
Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.616mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0.857mg | |
Valine | 1.325mg | 1.141mg | |
Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.66mg | |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 65mg | |
Saturated Fat | 3.79g | 1.91g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.01g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.01g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.34g | 2.66g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 1.66g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
36%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
37%
Comparison summary
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 - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.