Ground turkey vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ground turkey and barbecue chicken?
- Ground turkey is richer than barbecue chicken in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, copper, and iron.
- Ground turkey's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 36% more.
- Ground turkey has 8 times more vitamin B5 than barbecue chicken. While ground turkey has 1.193mg of vitamin B5, barbecue chicken has only 0.152mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in ground turkey is lower.
We used Ground turkey, cooked and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types in this article.
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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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.4% |
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 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +684.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +231.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +185.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +318.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +450% |
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Water
~61.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.34µg | 0.47µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.633mg | 0.191mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.193mg | 0.152mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.724mg | 5.732mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 31.1µg | 22µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 3.11mg | 1.78mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 127mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 335mg | 11% |
| Protein | 27.37g | 22.51g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.077mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.458g | 6.446g | 7% |
| Fats | 10.4g | 15.08g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 0.95mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.669g | 3.927g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 2.038g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 218mg | 5% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 62.9mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.227mg | 1% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 226kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 255mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 20µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.134g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.258mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.227mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.262mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.452mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.806mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.068mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.27mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.811mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | N/A |
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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
52%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground turkey is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground turkey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)