Turkey breast vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turkey breast and chicken meat
- Turkey breast has more vitamin B6; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin A, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Chicken meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 21% more than turkey breast.
- Turkey breast contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +23.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.1% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +40% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.9% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-397.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.7% |
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Carbs
~0g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 8.487mg | 21% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 21.89g | 27.3g | 11% |
| Fats | 7.02g | 13.6g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 2.97g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.91g | 3.79g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 1.03mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.66g | 5.34g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.168mg | 4% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 239kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 1.94mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 23.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 275mg | 223mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 59mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.26mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.957mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.704mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.996mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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 - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat 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 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.