Turkey ham vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey ham and chicken meat different?
- Turkey ham is higher in selenium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for turkey ham is 36% higher.
- Turkey ham contains 4 times more vitamin B1 than chicken meat. While turkey ham contains 0.23mg of vitamin B1, chicken meat contains only 0.063mg.
- Chicken meat has less sodium.
USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +13.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +265.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +566.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-985.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +240% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 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 | -68.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +299.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +240.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 909mg | 82mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 8.487mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 38.2µg | 23.9µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.4mg | 26% |
| Protein | 16.3g | 27.3g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 0.3µg | 21% |
| Fats | 4g | 13.6g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 182mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 2.97g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.063mg | 14% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.2g | 3.79g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.337g | 5.34g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.168mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 239kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 48µg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 0g | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 1.94mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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
24%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 827mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.