rationTracker

Turkey vs Turkey Thigh

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

Key takeaways

  • Turkey Thigh has more protein per 100 calories: 16.7 g against 15 g.
  • Turkey Thigh is lighter per 100 g: 162 kcal against 183 kcal.
  • Turkey leads in 4 micronutrients, including Vitamin A, Niacin (B3), Iodine.
  • Turkey Thigh leads in 12 micronutrients, including Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Pantothenic Acid (B5).

Per 100 calories

NutrientTurkeyTurkey Thigh
Calories100 kcal100 kcal
Protein15 g16.7 g
Carbs0.016 g0 g
Fat4.22 g3.73 g
Vitamins
Vitamin A6.85 µg3.1 µg
Thiamin (B1)0.024 mg0.036 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.147 mg0.22 mg
Niacin (B3)5.21 mg4.18 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.518 mg0.632 mg
Vitamin B60.321 mg0.271 mg
Folate4.66 µg5.26 µg
Vitamin B120.737 µg1.02 µg
Choline45.2 mg57.6 mg
Vitamin D0.219 µg0.186 µg
Vitamin E0.038 mg0.043 mg
Minerals
Calcium7.95 mg10.2 mg
Iron0.521 mg0.774 mg
Magnesium15.6 mg15.8 mg
Phosphorus126 mg130 mg
Potassium132 mg141 mg
Sodium89.6 mg94.4 mg
Zinc1.28 mg2.14 mg
Copper0.049 mg0.079 mg
Manganese0.008 mg0.011 mg
Selenium16.3 µg19.4 µg
Iodine6.85 µg3.1 µg
Fats
Polyunsaturated Fat1.21 g1.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat1.51 g1.28 g
Saturated Fat1.22 g1.12 g
Trans Fat0.058 g0.05 g
Cholesterol54.8 mg72.1 mg
Omega-3 (ALA)0.06 g0.045 g
Omega-3 (EPA)0.004 g0.007 g
Omega-3 (DHA)0.003 g0.003 g
Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid)1.07 g0.892 g
Amino Acids
Histidine0.392 g0.452 g
Isoleucine0.416 g0.477 g
Leucine1.01 g1.15 g
Lysine1.19 g1.37 g
Methionine0.379 g0.436 g
Cystine0.139 g0.157 g
Phenylalanine0.473 g0.537 g
Tyrosine0.428 g0.495 g
Threonine0.524 g0.606 g
Tryptophan0.152 g0.178 g
Valine0.473 g0.533 g
Arginine0.855 g0.944 g
Alanine0.83 g0.901 g
Serine1.17 g1.33 g
Proline1.98 g2.26 g
Glycine0.759 g0.709 g
Aspartic Acid0.863 g0.901 g
Glutamic Acid0.584 g0.659 g

Per 100 grams

NutrientTurkeyTurkey Thigh
Calories183 kcal162 kcal
Protein27.4 g26.9 g
Carbs0.03 g0 g
Fat7.7 g6.02 g
Vitamins
Vitamin A12.5 µg5 µg
Thiamin (B1)0.044 mg0.058 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.269 mg0.355 mg
Niacin (B3)9.51 mg6.76 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.946 mg1.02 mg
Vitamin B60.585 mg0.437 mg
Folate8.5 µg8.5 µg
Vitamin B121.35 µg1.65 µg
Choline82.6 mg93.1 mg
Vitamin D0.4 µg0.3 µg
Vitamin E0.07 mg0.07 mg
Minerals
Calcium14.5 mg16.5 mg
Iron0.95 mg1.25 mg
Magnesium28.5 mg25.5 mg
Phosphorus230 mg210 mg
Potassium241 mg227 mg
Sodium164 mg153 mg
Zinc2.34 mg3.46 mg
Copper0.09 mg0.128 mg
Manganese0.014 mg0.017 mg
Selenium29.7 µg31.4 µg
Iodine12.5 µg5 µg
Fats
Polyunsaturated Fat2.2 g1.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat2.75 g2.06 g
Saturated Fat2.23 g1.81 g
Trans Fat0.105 g0.08 g
Cholesterol100 mg117 mg
Omega-3 (ALA)0.11 g0.072 g
Omega-3 (EPA)0.008 g0.012 g
Omega-3 (DHA)0.005 g0.005 g
Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid)1.95 g1.44 g
Amino Acids
Histidine0.715 g0.73 g
Isoleucine0.76 g0.771 g
Leucine1.84 g1.87 g
Lysine2.18 g2.22 g
Methionine0.691 g0.704 g
Cystine0.253 g0.254 g
Phenylalanine0.863 g0.867 g
Tyrosine0.781 g0.799 g
Threonine0.956 g0.979 g
Tryptophan0.277 g0.287 g
Valine0.863 g0.86 g
Arginine1.56 g1.53 g
Alanine1.52 g1.46 g
Serine2.14 g2.16 g
Proline3.62 g3.65 g
Glycine1.39 g1.15 g
Aspartic Acid1.58 g1.46 g
Glutamic Acid1.07 g1.07 g

Full profiles

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

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