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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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 |
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:
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
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
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% |
