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Ground chicken vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ground chicken and turkey ham

  • Ground chicken has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and potassium, while turkey ham has more selenium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Turkey ham covers your daily need for selenium, 43% more than ground chicken.
  • Ground chicken contains 9 times more vitamin B6 than turkey ham. While ground chicken contains 0.538mg of vitamin B6, turkey ham contains only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turkey ham is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.

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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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.1%
~equal in Iron ~1mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.1mg

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% 0% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
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% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +796.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.8%
Contains more FatsFats +173%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +252.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 48% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +264.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground chicken Turkey ham
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Turkey ham DV% diff.
Selenium 14.3µg 38.2µg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.06mg 37%
Sodium 75mg 909mg 36%
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 27%
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 4.12mg 19%
Cholesterol 107mg 64mg 14%
Protein 23.28g 16.3g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.8µg 12%
Potassium 677mg 253mg 12%
Fats 10.92g 4g 11%
Choline 59mg 11%
Saturated fat 3.11g 1.2g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.879g 1.337g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.23mg 9%
Phosphorus 234mg 289mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 0.873g 8%
Copper 0.062mg 7%
Calories 189kcal 118kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 3%
Magnesium 28mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Zinc 1.92mg 2.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Manganese 0.016mg 1%
Iron 0.93mg 1mg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.1g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.1g N/A
Calcium 8mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.2g N/A
Trans fat 0.087g N/A
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0%
Threonine 0.97mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0%
Leucine 1.816mg 0%
Lysine 2.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.596mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 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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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken Turkey ham
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Ground chicken
24%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 834mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.