Turkey vs Chicken breast tenders
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Turkey, retail parts, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, roasted is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Turkey 197
Chicken breast 252
Protein (g)
Turkey 28.2
Chicken breast 16.4
Carbs (g)
Turkey 0
Chicken breast 17.6
Fat (g)
Turkey 9.37
Chicken breast 12.9
Fiber (g)
Turkey 0
Chicken breast 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Turkey, retail parts, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, roasted — 28.2g vs 16.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Turkey, retail parts, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, roasted — 197 vs 252 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Turkey, retail parts, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 | 197 kcal | 252 kcal | -22% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 62.6 g | 51.3 g | +22% |
| Protein | 28.2 g | 16.4 g | +73% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.37 g | 12.9 g | -27% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 17.6 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.31 g | 3.20 g | -28% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.38 g | 5.71 g | -41% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.091 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 45.0 mg | +167% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.063 mg | 0.324 mg | -81% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.341 mg | 0.098 mg | +248% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.57 mg | 6.51 mg | -14% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.13 mg | 0.994 mg | +14% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.398 mg | 0.037 mg | +976% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 9.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -25% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 114 mg | 40.8 mg | +179% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.46 ug | 0.440 ug | +459% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.080 mg | 0.370 mg | -78% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.300 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 16.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +14% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.58 mg | 1.00 mg | +58% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 26.0 mg | -8% |
| Phosphorus, P | 196 mg | 216 mg | -9% |
| Potassium, K | 254 mg | 225 mg | +13% |
| Sodium, Na | 112 mg | 446 mg | -75% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.22 mg | 0.770 mg | +448% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.107 mg | 0.316 mg | -66% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.007 mg | 0.235 mg | -97% |
| Selenium, Se | 29.9 ug | 30.6 ug | -2% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 825 kj | 1053 kj | -22% |
| Ash | 1.07 g | 1.87 g | -43% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 9.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -25% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 9.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -25% |
| Betaine | 0.400 mg | 30.2 mg | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 38.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 7.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 13.0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.300 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 4.20 ug | -100% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.005 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.019 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.073 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.012 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.56 g | 2.64 g | -41% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.020 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.597 g | 0.560 g | +7% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.009 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.009 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.020 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.371 g | 0.550 g | -33% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.014 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.92 g | 5.16 g | -43% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.044 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.009 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.005 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.75 g | 2.79 g | -1% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.37 g | 2.69 g | -12% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.152 g | 0.100 g | +52% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.018 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.014 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.158 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.032 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.015 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.011 g | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.327 g | 0.202 g | +62% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.18 g | 0.612 g | +93% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.968 g | 0.667 g | +45% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.24 g | 1.11 g | +102% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.78 g | 1.07 g | +160% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.752 g | 0.332 g | +127% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.262 g | 0.184 g | +42% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.990 g | 0.568 g | +74% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.922 g | 0.354 g | +160% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.03 g | 0.714 g | +44% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.79 g | 0.927 g | +93% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.822 g | 0.464 g | +77% |
| Alanine | 1.72 g | 0.802 g | +114% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.57 g | 1.31 g | +97% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.18 g | 2.45 g | +71% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.55 g | 0.713 g | +117% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.47 g | 0.751 g | +96% |
| Serine | 1.16 g | 0.589 g | +97% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.110 g | |
| 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +976% in Turkey, retail parts, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, roasted Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin +459% in Turkey, retail parts, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, roasted Zinc, Zn +448% in Turkey, retail parts, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, roasted Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +248% in Turkey, retail parts, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, roasted
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