Turkey breast vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between turkey breast and turkey ham
- Turkey breast is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3; however, turkey ham is richer in selenium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Turkey ham's daily need coverage for sodium is 37% higher.
- Turkey breast has 8 times more vitamin B6 than turkey ham. While turkey breast has 0.48mg of vitamin B6, turkey ham has only 0.06mg.
- Turkey breast has less sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat, and skin, raw and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +296.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +90.5% |
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:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +198.1% |
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Water
~73.5g
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
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +99% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 59mg | 909mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.06mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 38.2µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.8µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | 289mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.23mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.27mg | 12% |
| Protein | 21.89g | 16.3g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 4.12mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 2.1mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 0.873g | 5% |
| Fats | 7.02g | 4g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.91g | 1.2g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.66g | 1.337g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 157kcal | 118kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 275mg | 253mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.957mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.704mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.996mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 850mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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