Turkey breast vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turkey breast and chicken breast
- Turkey breast has more polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat; however, chicken breast has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken breast is 60% higher.
- Chicken breast has 2 times less polyunsaturated fat than turkey breast. Turkey breast has 1.66g of polyunsaturated fat, while chicken breast has 1.07g.
- Turkey breast is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 CopperCopper | +37% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +13.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +184.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +49% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~1.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 14.782mg | 60% |
| Protein | 21.89g | 33.44g | 23% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.64mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 91mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | 246mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 1.04mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 26.2µg | 7% |
| Fats | 7.02g | 4.71g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 1.07g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 1.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.91g | 1.29g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.37µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.66g | 1.72g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 157kcal | 187kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.125mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 79mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.14mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.51g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 276mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.957mg | 1.412mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.765mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.704mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.996mg | 2.836mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.925mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 1.328mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.66mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)