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 of 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.
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Sodium
-37.9%
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Iron
+21.7%
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Zinc
+77.7%
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Copper
+21.6%
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Manganese
+50%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Potassium - 259
Equal in Selenium - 20.5
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Sodium
-37.9%
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Iron
+21.7%
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Zinc
+77.7%
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Copper
+21.6%
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Manganese
+50%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Potassium - 259
Equal in Selenium - 20.5
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.
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Vitamin B6
+26.3%
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Vitamin B12
+27.3%
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Vitamin A
+1066.7%
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Vitamin B1
+51.7%
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Vitamin B2
+121.7%
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Vitamin B3
+36.9%
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Vitamin B5
+106.9%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin B6
+26.3%
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Vitamin B12
+27.3%
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Vitamin A
+1066.7%
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Vitamin B1
+51.7%
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Vitamin B2
+121.7%
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Vitamin B3
+36.9%
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Vitamin B5
+106.9%
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Folate
+28.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+18.1%
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Protein
+28.7%
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Fats
+46.7%
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Carbs
+∞%
Equal in Other - 1.03
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
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Water
+18.1%
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Protein
+28.7%
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Fats
+46.7%
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Equal in Other - 1.03
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-31.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+43.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+46.4%
Saturated Fat:
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.66 g
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
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Saturated Fat
-31.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+43.6%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Protein | 21.89g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 7.02g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Calories | 157kcal | 218kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 13mg | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.46mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 186mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 95mg |
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| Zinc | 1.57mg | 2.79mg |
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| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.38mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.33µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 0.957mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 1.704mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 1.996mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.874mg |
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| Cholesterol | 65mg | 102mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.91g | 2.78g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.66g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 2.43g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
29%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)