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Turkey breast vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turkey breast and barbecue chicken

  • Turkey breast has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B5; however, barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B2 and monounsaturated fat.
  • Turkey breast's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 22% more.
  • Turkey breast contains 4 times more vitamin B5 than barbecue chicken. Turkey breast contains 0.621mg of vitamin B5, while barbecue chicken contains 0.152mg.
  • Turkey breast contains less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +26.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.2%
~equal in Potassium ~255mg
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg
~equal in Selenium ~22µg

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% 0.67% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.055mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%
Contains more FatsFats +114.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~22.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
32% 52% 16%
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 -51.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +142.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.191mg 22%
Cholesterol 65mg 127mg 21%
Fats 7.02g 15.08g 12%
Sodium 59mg 335mg 12%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.152mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.66g 6.446g 9%
Saturated fat 1.91g 3.927g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.227mg 9%
Phosphorus 186mg 218mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 2.038g 3%
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 5.732mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Calories 157kcal 226kcal 3%
Iron 1.2mg 0.95mg 3%
Zinc 1.57mg 1.78mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.47µg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 20µg 2%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.005mg 1%
Selenium 22.4µg 22µg 1%
Magnesium 24mg 21mg 1%
Protein 21.89g 22.51g 1%
Potassium 275mg 255mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.12g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.12g 0%
Calcium 13mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Copper 0.074mg 0.077mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.055mg 0%
Folate 7µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.957mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.704mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.996mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.616mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 1.141mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.66mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Barbecue chicken
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
27%
Turkey breast
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue 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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.