Turkey meat vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Turkey meat and Barbecue chicken?
- Turkey meat is richer than Barbecue chicken in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Zinc.
- Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 33% more.
- Turkey meat has 6 times more Vitamin B5 than Barbecue chicken. While Turkey meat has 0.948mg of Vitamin B5, Barbecue chicken has only 0.152mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey meat is lower.
We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
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Iron
+14.7%
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Magnesium
+42.9%
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Sodium
-69.3%
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Zinc
+39.3%
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Copper
+20.8%
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Manganese
+180%
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Selenium
+35.5%
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Calcium
+14.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 218
Equal in Potassium - 255
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Iron
+14.7%
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Magnesium
+42.9%
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Sodium
-69.3%
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Zinc
+39.3%
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Copper
+20.8%
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Manganese
+180%
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Selenium
+35.5%
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Calcium
+14.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 218
Equal in Potassium - 255
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.
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+23.8%
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Vitamin B3
+67%
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Vitamin B5
+523.7%
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Vitamin B6
+222.5%
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Folate
+12.5%
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Vitamin B12
+117%
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Vitamin A
+71.8%
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Vitamin E
+557.1%
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Vitamin B1
+22.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+23.8%
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Vitamin B3
+67%
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Vitamin B5
+523.7%
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Vitamin B6
+222.5%
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Folate
+12.5%
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Vitamin B12
+117%
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Vitamin A
+71.8%
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Vitamin E
+557.1%
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Vitamin B1
+22.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+26.8%
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Fats
+104.1%
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Carbs
+100%
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+83.3%
Equal in Water - 61.41
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
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0.48 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
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Protein
+26.8%
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Fats
+104.1%
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Carbs
+100%
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+83.3%
Equal in Water - 61.41
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-45.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+143.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.038
Saturated Fat:
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.119 g
Saturated Fat:
3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.038 g
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Saturated Fat
-45.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+143.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.038
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0.12g |
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| Protein | 28.55g | 22.51g |
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| Fats | 7.39g | 15.08g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 0.12g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 226kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.04g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.95mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 223mg | 218mg |
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| Potassium | 239mg | 255mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 335mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.78mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 5.732mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.191mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 0.47µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.657mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.853mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.549mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.75mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.565mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.69mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg | 0.935mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.592mg |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 127mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g | 0.078g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 3.927g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 6.446g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 2.038g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)