Turkey vs Chicken breast tenders
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Turkey, ground, fat free, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Turkey 112
Chicken breast 252
Protein (g)
Turkey 23.6
Chicken breast 16.4
Carbs (g)
Turkey 0
Chicken breast 17.6
Fat (g)
Turkey 1.95
Chicken breast 12.9
Fiber (g)
Turkey 0
Chicken breast 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Turkey, ground, fat free, raw — 23.6g vs 16.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Turkey, ground, fat free, raw — 112 vs 252 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Turkey, ground, fat free, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Turkey | Chicken breast tenders | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 112 kcal | 252 kcal | -56% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 74.7 g | 51.3 g | +45% |
| Protein | 23.6 g | 16.4 g | +44% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.95 g | 12.9 g | -85% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 17.6 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.487 g | 3.20 g | -85% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.512 g | 5.71 g | -91% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.017 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 55.0 mg | 45.0 mg | +22% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.062 mg | 0.324 mg | -81% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.105 mg | 0.098 mg | +7% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 9.71 mg | 6.51 mg | +49% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.880 mg | 0.994 mg | -11% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.857 mg | 0.037 mg | +2216% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 8.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -33% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 47.9 mg | 40.8 mg | +17% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.510 ug | 0.440 ug | +16% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.070 mg | 0.370 mg | -81% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.400 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 3.00 mg | 14.0 mg | -79% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.770 mg | 1.00 mg | -23% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 29.0 mg | 26.0 mg | +12% |
| Phosphorus, P | 227 mg | 216 mg | +5% |
| Potassium, K | 295 mg | 225 mg | +31% |
| Sodium, Na | 51.0 mg | 446 mg | -89% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.76 mg | 0.770 mg | +129% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.058 mg | 0.316 mg | -82% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.006 mg | 0.235 mg | -97% |
| Selenium, Se | 22.1 ug | 30.6 ug | -28% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 468 kj | 1053 kj | -56% |
| Ash | 1.15 g | 1.87 g | -39% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 8.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -33% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 8.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -33% |
| Betaine | 5.40 mg | 30.2 mg | -82% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 7.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 25.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.090 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 14.0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 4.20 ug | -100% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.011 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.303 g | 2.64 g | -89% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.158 g | 0.560 g | -72% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.036 g | 0.550 g | -93% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.035 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.462 g | 5.16 g | -91% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 0.450 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.005 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.594 g | 2.79 g | -79% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.457 g | 2.69 g | -83% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.452 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.002 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.023 g | 0.100 g | -77% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.022 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.075 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.015 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.006 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.013 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.001 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.012 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.004 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.004 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.267 g | 0.202 g | +32% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.08 g | 0.612 g | +76% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.05 g | 0.667 g | +58% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.94 g | 1.11 g | +75% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.10 g | 1.07 g | +96% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.691 g | 0.332 g | +108% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.248 g | 0.184 g | +35% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.915 g | 0.568 g | +61% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.832 g | 0.354 g | +135% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.09 g | 0.714 g | +52% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.71 g | 0.927 g | +84% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.695 g | 0.464 g | +50% |
| Alanine | 1.46 g | 0.802 g | +82% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.27 g | 1.31 g | +74% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.76 g | 2.45 g | +54% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.28 g | 0.713 g | +80% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.04 g | 0.751 g | +38% |
| Serine | 0.998 g | 0.589 g | +69% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.090 g | 0.110 g | -18% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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