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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 18% 26% 18% 35% 67% 11% 1.7% 103%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.7% 4.2% 1.5% 18% 33% 87% 11% 80% 78% 5.3% 2.3% 25%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1050%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 17% 66%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 16.61 g
Carbs: 0.25 g
Water: 66.47 g
Other: 0.15 g
22% 7% 70%
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%
~equal in Water ~70.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 46% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.524 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.467 g
31% 43% 27%
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.
Chicken thigh raw Turkey breast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh raw Turkey breast DV% diff.
Fats 16.61g 7.02g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.467g 1.66g 12%
Saturated fat 4.524g 1.91g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 6.94g 2.66g 11%
Cholesterol 98mg 65mg 11%
Protein 16.52g 21.89g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.347mg 0.48mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.621mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.62µg 0.42µg 8%
Choline 45.7mg 8%
Iron 0.68mg 1.2mg 7%
Selenium 18.9µg 22.4µg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.625mg 5.2mg 4%
Phosphorus 157mg 186mg 4%
Calories 221kcal 157kcal 3%
Zinc 1.29mg 1.57mg 3%
Vitamin A 23µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.145mg 0.115mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Copper 0.054mg 0.074mg 2%
Potassium 204mg 275mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.058mg 1%
Sodium 81mg 59mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Folate 3µg 7µg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 24mg 1%
Carbs 0.25g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.25g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.018mg 0%
Trans fat 0.085g N/A
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.242mg 0%
Threonine 0.735mg 0.957mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.318mg 1.704mg 0%
Lysine 1.448mg 1.996mg 0%
Methionine 0.438mg 0.616mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.632mg 0.857mg 0%
Valine 0.764mg 1.141mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0.66mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.144g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.034g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.021g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.05g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh raw Turkey breast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Chicken thigh raw
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chicken thigh raw
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.614g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh raw
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 ($)

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. Chicken thigh raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172385/nutrients
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.