Ground chicken vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ground chicken and turkey breast
- Ground chicken has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, turkey breast has more selenium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for turkey breast is 15% higher.
- Turkey breast has 3 times less vitamin B2 than ground chicken. Ground chicken has 0.302mg of vitamin B2, while turkey breast has 0.115mg.
- Turkey breast is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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 | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +162.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +113.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.2% |
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Protein
~21.89g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~70.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 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 | +83.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.6% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 14.3µg | 22.4µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.327mg | 0.621mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 65mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.115mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.107mg | 5.2mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 677mg | 275mg | 12% |
| Choline | 59mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 186mg | 7% |
| Fats | 10.92g | 7.02g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.879g | 2.66g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.11g | 1.91g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.121mg | 0.058mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.538mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.42µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.57mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 1.2mg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.28g | 21.89g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08g | 1.66g | 3% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 157kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.196mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.97mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.816mg | 1.704mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.014mg | 1.996mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.596mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.912mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.031g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
42%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
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 - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken 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 ($)
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.