Chicken thigh raw vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Chicken thigh raw and Turkey breast
- Chicken thigh raw has more Vitamin B12, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Selenium.
- Chicken thigh raw's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 13% more.
- Chicken thigh raw contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Turkey breast. Chicken thigh raw contains 98mg of Cholesterol, while Turkey breast contains 65mg.
- Turkey breast contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat and skin, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +226.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
16.61 g
Carbs:
0.25 g
Water:
66.47 g
Other:
0.15 g
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +593.3% |
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Water
~70.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.524 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.467 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +160.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.8% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 221kcal | 157kcal |
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| Protein | 16.52g | 21.89g |
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| Fats | 16.61g | 7.02g |
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| Net carbs | 0.25g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.25g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 98mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 204mg | 275mg |
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| Iron | 0.68mg | 1.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.074mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.57mg |
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| Phosphorus | 157mg | 186mg |
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| Sodium | 81mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin A | 78IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 23µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 18.9µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.145mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.625mg | 5.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.621mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.347mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.62µg | 0.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.085g |
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| Choline | 45.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.524g | 1.91g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.94g | 2.66g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.467g | 1.66g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.167mg | 0.242mg |
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| Threonine | 0.735mg | 0.957mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 1.318mg | 1.704mg |
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| Lysine | 1.448mg | 1.996mg |
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| Methionine | 0.438mg | 0.616mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.632mg | 0.857mg |
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| Valine | 0.764mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.66mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.144g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.01g | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.021g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.05g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
27%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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 - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.614g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh raw 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)