Turkey meat vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey meat and chicken breast different?
- Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, selenium, and monounsaturated fat; however, chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken breast is 33% higher.
- Turkey meat contains 3 times more vitamin B12 than chicken breast. While turkey meat contains 1.02µg of vitamin B12, chicken breast contains only 0.37µg.
- Chicken breast has less saturated fat.
Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried are the varieties used 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 CopperCopper | +72.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +124.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +175.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +750% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.4% |
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Water
~60.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 14.782mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 0.37µg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.08mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.125mg | 12% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 33.44g | 10% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 26.2µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1.07g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 91mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 1.29g | 4% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 4.71g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.054mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 246mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 1.72g | 2% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 95.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 1.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 79mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 276mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 187kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0.51g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 31mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 1.412mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.765mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 2.836mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.925mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 1.328mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.865g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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