Ground turkey vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Ground turkey and Ground chicken different?
- Ground turkey is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Ground chicken is higher in Potassium.
- Ground turkey covers your daily need of Selenium 38% more than Ground chicken.
- Ground turkey contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Ground chicken. Ground turkey contains 1.34µg of Vitamin B12, while Ground chicken contains 0.56µg.
Ground turkey, cooked and Chicken, ground, raw types were used 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 | +366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +204.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +139.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
17.44 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
0.04 g
Water:
73.24 g
Other:
1.18 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +637.5% |
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
2.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.508 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~3.611g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 203kcal | 143kcal |
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| Protein | 27.37g | 17.44g |
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| Fats | 10.4g | 8.1g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.04g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 93mg | 86mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 294mg | 522mg |
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| Iron | 1.52mg | 0.82mg |
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| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.065mg |
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| Zinc | 3.11mg | 1.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 254mg | 178mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin A | 79IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 31.1µg | 10.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.109mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.241mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.724mg | 5.575mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.193mg | 1.092mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.633mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.34µg | 0.56µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.134g | 0.065g |
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| Choline | 78.2mg | 58.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.669g | 2.301g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.458g | 3.611g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 1.508g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.147mg |
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| Threonine | 1.258mg | 0.727mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.227mg | 0.794mg |
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| Leucine | 2.262mg | 1.361mg |
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| Lysine | 2.452mg | 1.509mg |
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| Methionine | 0.806mg | 0.446mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.068mg | 0.683mg |
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| Valine | 1.27mg | 0.826mg |
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| Histidine | 0.811mg | 0.529mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g | 0.023g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | 0.057g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | 1.303g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
52%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
30%
Comparison summary
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.368g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)