Turkey vs Turkey
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Turkey, skin from whole (light and dark), with added solution, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Turkey 381
Turkey 380
Protein (g)
Turkey 12.3
Turkey 14.4
Carbs (g)
Turkey 0.210
Turkey 0
Fat (g)
Turkey 36.8
Turkey 35.8
Fiber (g)
Turkey 0
Turkey 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Turkey, skin, from retail parts, from dark meat, raw — 14.4g vs 12.3g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Turkey, skin, from retail parts, from dark meat, raw — 380 vs 381 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Turkey, skin from whole (light and dark), with added solution, 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 | Turkey | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 381 kcal | 380 kcal | = |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 50.0 g | 50.1 g | = |
| Protein | 12.3 g | 14.4 g | -14% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 36.8 g | 35.8 g | +3% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.210 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 10.4 g | 10.2 g | +2% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 13.9 g | 14.0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.557 g | 0.469 g | +19% |
| Cholesterol | 94.0 mg | 111 mg | -15% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.016 mg | 0.026 mg | -38% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.095 mg | 0.080 mg | +19% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.26 mg | 2.74 mg | +19% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.495 mg | 0.590 mg | -16% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.160 mg | 0.114 mg | +40% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 4.00 ug | 5.00 ug | -20% |
| Choline, total | 34.8 mg | 40.7 mg | -14% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.880 ug | 1.95 ug | -55% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 85.0 ug | 79.0 ug | +8% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.090 mg | 0.080 mg | +13% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.10 ug | 0.700 ug | +57% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 13.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +225% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.570 mg | 0.760 mg | -25% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 9.00 mg | 7.00 mg | +29% |
| Phosphorus, P | 99.0 mg | 80.0 mg | +24% |
| Potassium, K | 107 mg | 93.0 mg | +15% |
| Sodium, Na | 138 mg | 78.0 mg | +77% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.820 mg | 0.880 mg | -7% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.046 mg | 0.041 mg | +12% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.008 mg | 0.003 mg | +167% |
| Selenium, Se | 10.1 ug | 11.2 ug | -10% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1595 kj | 1589 kj | = |
| Ash | 0.690 g | 0.490 g | +41% |
| Total Sugars | 0.100 g | 0 g | |
| Sucrose | 0.100 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 0.060 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 4.00 ug | 5.00 ug | -20% |
| Betaine | 2.10 mg | 2.50 mg | -16% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 85.0 ug | 79.0 ug | +8% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 284 IU | 263 IU | +8% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 9.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 46.0 IU | 30.0 IU | +53% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 1.10 ug | 0.700 ug | +57% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.002 g | +100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.018 g | 0.015 g | +20% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.139 g | 0.100 g | +39% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.405 g | 0.359 g | +13% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.060 g | 0.053 g | +13% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 7.21 g | 7.27 g | -1% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.102 g | 0.091 g | +12% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.43 g | 2.26 g | +7% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.037 g | 0.041 g | -10% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.016 g | 0.017 g | -6% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.005 g | 0.007 g | -29% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.061 g | 0.077 g | -21% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.37 g | 1.55 g | -12% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 1.34 g | 1.52 g | -12% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.061 g | 0.058 g | +5% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 12.2 g | 12.1 g | +1% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 11.8 g | 11.7 g | +1% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.185 g | 0.176 g | +5% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.005 g | 0.020 g | -75% |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.005 g | 0.004 g | +25% |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.002 g | 0.005 g | -60% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 10.9 g | 10.9 g | = |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 9.98 g | 9.91 g | +1% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 9.77 g | 9.72 g | +1% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.080 g | 0.081 g | -1% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.632 g | 0.702 g | -10% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.611 g | 0.681 g | -10% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.021 g | 0.021 g | = |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.004 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.059 g | 0.054 g | +9% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.041 g | 0.028 g | +46% |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.005 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.035 g | 0.023 g | +52% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.139 g | 0.146 g | -5% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.012 g | 0.008 g | +50% |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.028 g | 0.030 g | -7% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.018 g | 0.017 g | +6% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.009 g | 0.009 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.432 g | 0.360 g | +20% |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.026 g | 0.027 g | -4% |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.407 g | 0.317 g | +28% |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | 0.016 g | -100% |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.125 g | 0.109 g | +15% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.125 g | 0.109 g | +15% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.062 g | 0.055 g | +13% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.278 g | 0.345 g | -19% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.237 g | 0.259 g | -8% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.576 g | 0.609 g | -5% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.638 g | 0.748 g | -15% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.206 g | 0.195 g | +6% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.093 g | 0.089 g | +4% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.309 g | 0.339 g | -9% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.216 g | 0.220 g | -2% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.340 g | 0.354 g | -4% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.772 g | 0.898 g | -14% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.206 g | 0.190 g | +8% |
| Alanine | 0.834 g | 0.964 g | -13% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.741 g | 0.814 g | -9% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.24 g | 1.35 g | -9% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.60 g | 2.03 g | -22% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.14 g | 1.34 g | -15% |
| Serine | 0.401 g | 0.414 g | -3% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.890 g | 1.13 g | -21% |
| 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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Calcium, Ca +225% in Turkey, skin from whole (light and dark), with added solution, raw Manganese, Mn +167% in Turkey, skin from whole (light and dark), with added solution, raw Sodium, Na +77% in Turkey, skin from whole (light and dark), with added solution, raw Vitamin D (D2 + D3) +57% in Turkey, skin from whole (light and dark), with added solution, raw
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