rationTracker

Turkey Drumstick vs Turkey Thigh

Every measured nutrient, side by side. Per 100 calories first, since food densities differ.

Key takeaways

  • Turkey Drumstick has more protein per 100 calories: 18.9 g against 16.7 g.
  • Turkey Drumstick leads in 2 micronutrients, including Niacin (B3), Vitamin B6.
  • Turkey Thigh leads in 12 micronutrients, including Riboflavin (B2), Calcium, Iron.

Per 100 calories

NutrientTurkey DrumstickTurkey Thigh
Calories100 kcal100 kcal
Protein18.9 g16.7 g
Carbs0 g0 g
Fat2.72 g3.73 g
Vitamins
Vitamin A2.69 µg3.1 µg
Thiamin (B1)0.031 mg0.036 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.182 mg0.22 mg
Niacin (B3)6.27 mg4.18 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.646 mg0.632 mg
Vitamin B60.418 mg0.271 mg
Folate6.06 µg5.26 µg
Vitamin B121.2 µg1.02 µg
Choline65.4 mg57.6 mg
Vitamin D0.202 µg0.186 µg
Vitamin E0.044 mg0.043 mg
Minerals
Calcium8.42 mg10.2 mg
Iron0.599 mg0.774 mg
Magnesium18.9 mg15.8 mg
Phosphorus147 mg130 mg
Potassium160 mg141 mg
Sodium101 mg94.4 mg
Zinc1.72 mg2.14 mg
Copper0.065 mg0.079 mg
Manganese0.009 mg0.011 mg
Selenium20.7 µg19.4 µg
Iodine2.69 µg3.1 µg
Fats
Polyunsaturated Fat0.737 g1.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat0.904 g1.28 g
Saturated Fat0.809 g1.12 g
Trans Fat0.035 g0.05 g
Cholesterol62.3 mg72.1 mg
Omega-3 (ALA)0.031 g0.045 g
Omega-3 (EPA)0.005 g0.007 g
Omega-3 (DHA)0.003 g0.003 g
Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid)0.63 g0.892 g
Amino Acids
Histidine0.514 g0.452 g
Isoleucine0.543 g0.477 g
Leucine1.31 g1.15 g
Lysine1.56 g1.37 g
Methionine0.495 g0.436 g
Cystine0.178 g0.157 g
Phenylalanine0.611 g0.537 g
Tyrosine0.562 g0.495 g
Threonine0.686 g0.606 g
Tryptophan0.202 g0.178 g
Valine0.605 g0.533 g
Arginine1.07 g0.944 g
Alanine1.02 g0.901 g
Serine1.52 g1.33 g
Proline2.57 g2.26 g
Glycine0.808 g0.709 g
Aspartic Acid1.02 g0.901 g
Glutamic Acid0.747 g0.659 g

Per 100 grams

NutrientTurkey DrumstickTurkey Thigh
Calories149 kcal162 kcal
Protein28.1 g26.9 g
Carbs0 g0 g
Fat4.04 g6.02 g
Vitamins
Vitamin A4 µg5 µg
Thiamin (B1)0.046 mg0.058 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.27 mg0.355 mg
Niacin (B3)9.32 mg6.76 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.96 mg1.02 mg
Vitamin B60.621 mg0.437 mg
Folate9 µg8.5 µg
Vitamin B121.78 µg1.65 µg
Choline97.2 mg93.1 mg
Vitamin D0.3 µg0.3 µg
Vitamin E0.065 mg0.07 mg
Minerals
Calcium12.5 mg16.5 mg
Iron0.89 mg1.25 mg
Magnesium28 mg25.5 mg
Phosphorus219 mg210 mg
Potassium238 mg227 mg
Sodium150 mg153 mg
Zinc2.56 mg3.46 mg
Copper0.096 mg0.128 mg
Manganese0.014 mg0.017 mg
Selenium30.8 µg31.4 µg
Iodine4 µg5 µg
Fats
Polyunsaturated Fat1.09 g1.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat1.34 g2.06 g
Saturated Fat1.2 g1.81 g
Trans Fat0.052 g0.08 g
Cholesterol92.5 mg117 mg
Omega-3 (ALA)0.046 g0.072 g
Omega-3 (EPA)0.008 g0.012 g
Omega-3 (DHA)0.005 g0.005 g
Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid)0.936 g1.44 g
Amino Acids
Histidine0.763 g0.73 g
Isoleucine0.806 g0.771 g
Leucine1.95 g1.87 g
Lysine2.32 g2.22 g
Methionine0.735 g0.704 g
Cystine0.265 g0.254 g
Phenylalanine0.907 g0.867 g
Tyrosine0.835 g0.799 g
Threonine1.02 g0.979 g
Tryptophan0.3 g0.287 g
Valine0.899 g0.86 g
Arginine1.6 g1.53 g
Alanine1.52 g1.46 g
Serine2.25 g2.16 g
Proline3.82 g3.65 g
Glycine1.2 g1.15 g
Aspartic Acid1.52 g1.46 g
Glutamic Acid1.11 g1.07 g

Full profiles

Values come from the same measured catalog the Ration tracker uses. See the complete pages for Turkey Drumstick and Turkey Thigh, including preparation variants and research-cited compound levels, or compare any two foods.

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