Ground turkey vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Ground turkey and Chicken meat
- Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, yet Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground turkey is 29% higher.
- Ground turkey contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Ground turkey, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, 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 CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +143.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.66 g
Fats:
7.66 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.36 g
Other:
0.32 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-191.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.5% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.635 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.205 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +102.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.7% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 148kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 19.66g | 27.3g |
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| Fats | 7.66g | 13.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 14IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 237mg | 223mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 2.35mg | 1.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 182mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 82mg |
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| Vitamin A | 66IU | 161IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 21.9µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.733mg | 8.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.993mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.564mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.103g |
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| Choline | 50.8mg | 65.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.024g | 3.79g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.635g | 5.34g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 2.97g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.223mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 0.901mg | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 1.622mg | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 1.757mg | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.765mg | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.582mg | 0.802mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.103g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.894g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
42%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.766g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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.