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" chart 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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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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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" chart 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%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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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 | Equal |
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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Starch | g | 0g |
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Fructose | g | 0.04g |
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Sugar | 0g | 0.12g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
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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Vitamin A | 39IU | 67IU |
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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 C | 0mg | 0mg | |
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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Vitamin K | 0µg | 0µg | |
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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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 6.446g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 2.038g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
50

25

Mineral Summary Score
37

36

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
171%

135%

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Fats
34%

70%

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 vitamins?

Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?

Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.