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Turkey ham vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey ham and Chicken breast

  • Turkey ham has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken breast covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 67% more than Turkey ham.
  • Turkey ham contains 12 times more Sodium than Chicken breast. While Turkey ham contains 909mg of Sodium, Chicken breast contains only 79mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
~equal in Potassium ~276mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.4% 8.4% 3% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +966.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +507.8%
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%
Contains more OtherOther +174.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.2%
Contains more FatsFats +17.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
32% 42% 26%
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 +28.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.29g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey ham Chicken breast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Chicken breast Opinion
Calories 118kcal 187kcal Chicken breast
Protein 16.3g 33.44g Chicken breast
Fats 4g 4.71g Chicken breast
Net carbs 3.1g 0.51g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0.51g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 91mg Turkey ham
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken breast
Magnesium 16mg 31mg Chicken breast
Calcium 7mg 16mg Chicken breast
Potassium 253mg 276mg Chicken breast
Iron 1mg 1.14mg Chicken breast
Sugar 1.2g 0g Chicken breast
Copper 0.054mg Chicken breast
Zinc 2.1mg 1.08mg Turkey ham
Phosphorus 289mg 246mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 79mg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 53IU 23IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 16µg 7µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.42mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken breast
Manganese 0.021mg Chicken breast
Selenium 38.2µg 26.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.079mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.125mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 14.782mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.64mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 0.37µg Turkey ham
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg Chicken breast
Choline 95.9mg Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.2g 1.29g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 1.72g Chicken breast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.07g Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Chicken breast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
24%
Turkey ham
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 830mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.