Turkey breast vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey breast and chicken thigh different?
- Turkey breast is richer in vitamin B6, while chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Chicken thigh covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 13% more than turkey breast.
- Turkey breast is lower in saturated fat.
Turkey, all classes, breast, meat, and skin, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat, only, cooked, fried 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 less SodiumSodium | -37.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
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:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~1.03g
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
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.4% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 1.285mg | 13% |
| Protein | 21.89g | 28.18g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 102mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 7.12mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.255mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 2.79mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.38mg | 8% |
| Fats | 7.02g | 10.3g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 2.43g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.91g | 2.78g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.33µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 20.5µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.66g | 3.82g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.088mg | 3% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 218kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.46mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 259mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.957mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.704mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.996mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.