Chicken thigh vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chicken thigh and ground turkey
- Chicken thigh has less vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and copper than ground turkey.
- Ground turkey covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 42% more than chicken thigh.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Ground turkey, cooked.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +306.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +543.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~27.37g
~equal in
Fats
~10.4g
~equal in
Water
~62.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.669g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.458g
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.34µg | 42% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 31.1µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.633mg | 19% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 8.724mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 254mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.151mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 2.917g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.211mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 93mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 3.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 1.193mg | 2% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 27.37g | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 2.669g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 3.458g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 203kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 95mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.52mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 294mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 10.4g | 0% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.134g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.227mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.27mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 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.