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Turkey ham vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turkey ham and ground chicken

  • Turkey ham has more selenium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while ground chicken has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Turkey ham covers your daily need for selenium, 43% more than ground chicken.
  • Turkey ham contains 12 times more sodium than ground chicken. While turkey ham contains 909mg of sodium, ground chicken contains only 75mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.93mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.92mg

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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +796.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +252.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.8%
Contains more FatsFats +173%

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% 48% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +264.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.3%

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 Ground chicken
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 Ground chicken DV% diff.
Selenium 38.2µg 14.3µg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.538mg 37%
Sodium 909mg 75mg 36%
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 27%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 7.107mg 19%
Cholesterol 64mg 107mg 14%
Protein 16.3g 23.28g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 0.51µg 12%
Potassium 253mg 677mg 12%
Fats 4g 10.92g 11%
Choline 59mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.2g 3.11g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 4.879g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.121mg 9%
Phosphorus 289mg 234mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 2.08g 8%
Copper 0.062mg 7%
Calories 118kcal 189kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.302mg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.92mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Manganese 0.016mg 1%
Iron 1mg 0.93mg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Calcium 7mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.087g N/A
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0%
Threonine 0.97mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0%
Leucine 1.816mg 0%
Lysine 2.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.596mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Ground chicken
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
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 834mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken 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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.