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

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What are the differences between turkey ham and chicken thigh?

  • Turkey ham is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Turkey ham's daily need coverage for sodium is 35% more.
  • Turkey ham has 3 times more vitamin B1 than chicken thigh. While turkey ham has 0.23mg of vitamin B1, chicken thigh has only 0.088mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chicken thigh is lower.

We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried types 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.
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 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +46%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.5%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg

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% 5.3% 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% 0% 0% 3% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.255mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.7%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%
Contains more OtherOther +201%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.9%
Contains more FatsFats +157.5%

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
31% 42% 27%
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 -56.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.4%

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 thigh
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Chicken thigh DV% diff.
Sodium 909mg 95mg 35%
Selenium 38.2µg 20.5µg 32%
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.38mg 25%
Protein 16.3g 28.18g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 0.33µg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 7.12mg 19%
Phosphorus 289mg 199mg 13%
Cholesterol 64mg 102mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.088mg 12%
Fats 4g 10.3g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 2.43g 10%
Copper 0.09mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.2g 2.78g 7%
Iron 1mg 1.46mg 6%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.79mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 3.82g 6%
Calories 118kcal 218kcal 5%
Vitamin A 16µg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.255mg 1%
Manganese 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 7mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Carbs 3.1g 1.18g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 1.18g N/A
Potassium 253mg 259mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.486mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 2.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.778mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0%
Valine 1.397mg 0%
Histidine 0.874mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Chicken thigh
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
33%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.58g)
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 thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 814mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.