Chicken thigh vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chicken thigh and turkey meat
- Chicken thigh has more vitamin B5 and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey meat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Turkey meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 29% more than chicken thigh.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 IronIron | +33.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +92.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +79.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +209.1% |
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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1866.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.55g
~equal in
Water
~63.52g
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -22.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 218kcal | 189kcal |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 28.55g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 7.39g |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0.06g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 0.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 109mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 15IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 239mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.093mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 2.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 223mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 103mg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 39IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 29.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.281mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 9.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.948mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.616mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.02µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | |
| Trans Fat | 0.101g |
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| Choline | 87.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 2.155g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 2.647g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 2.119g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.291mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.004mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0.796mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.925mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.903mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 0.902mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.749mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.625g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.