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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, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated 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 Calcium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 182
Equal in Potassium - 223
Equal in Selenium - 23.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 17% 86% 21% 8% 65% 32% 2% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 182
Equal in Potassium - 223
Equal in Selenium - 23.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Choline +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.063
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.168
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.03
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 4% 2% 12% 0% 17% 36% 127% 60% 131% 6% 126% 28% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 36% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Choline +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.063
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.168
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +77.5%
20% 8% 72%
Protein: 19.66 g
Fats: 7.66 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.36 g
Other: 0.32 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +77.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.7%
29% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.635 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Ground turkey Chicken meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Chicken meat Opinion
Protein 19.66g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 7.66g 13.6g Chicken meat
Calories 148kcal 239kcal Chicken meat
Calcium 19mg 15mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.09mg 1.26mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 200mg 182mg Ground turkey
Potassium 237mg 223mg Ground turkey
Sodium 58mg 82mg Ground turkey
Zinc 2.35mg 1.94mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.096mg 0.066mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.008mg 0.02mg Chicken meat
Selenium 21.9µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 66IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 14IU 2IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.063mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 6.733mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.993mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.564mg 0.4mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 5µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.3µg Ground turkey
Choline 50.8mg 65.9mg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.223mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.901mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.88mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.622mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 1.757mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.578mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.765mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.91mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.582mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 69mg 88mg Ground turkey
Trans Fat 0.103g Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 2.024g 3.79g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.635g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.205g 2.97g Chicken meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.894g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.103g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Chicken meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Ground turkey
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Ground turkey
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.766g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey
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.

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 turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171505/nutrients
  2. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.