Ground Turkey vs Ground Chicken
Compared on one consistent basis: per 100 g, from USDA data behind each food page.
Turkey (Ground) vs Chicken Ground: nutrition per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Turkey (Ground) | Chicken Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 kcal | 133 kcal |
| Protein | 27.1 g | 17.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 11.6 g | 7.2 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g
| Nutrient | Turkey (Ground) | Chicken Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 31 mg | 5.82 mg |
| Choline, total | 78.7 mg | 58.8 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.17 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Folate, DFE | 7 ug | 1 ug |
| Folate, food | 7 ug | 1 ug |
| Folate, total | 7 ug | 1 ug |
| Iron, Fe | 1.56 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 29.1 mg | 20.51 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin | 8.09 mg | 5.58 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.4 mg | 1.09 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 259 mg | 165.5 mg |
| Potassium, K | 304 mg | 301.7 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.26 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 28.4 ug | 10.2 ug |
| Sodium, Na | 90 mg | 62.95 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.09 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU | 101 iu | 0 iu |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 30 ug | 0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.9 ug | 0.56 ug |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.5 mg | 0.51 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.77 mg | 1.18 mg |
Turkey (Ground) is higher in protein and fat. Chicken Ground is the leaner, lower-calorie choice. That makes Turkey (Ground) more relevant when you want protein for fullness or recovery, and Chicken Ground when you want a lighter, lower-calorie option.
Full nutrition facts: Turkey (Ground) · Chicken Ground
Bottom line
Per 100 g, Ground Turkey provides 220 kcal, 27.1 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 11.6 g fat and 0 g fiber; Ground Chicken provides 133 kcal, 17.9 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 7.2 g fat and 0 g fiber.
Looking beyond the macronutrients, Ground Turkey is the better source of vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron (see the vitamins and minerals table below).
The numbers depend heavily on the fat percentage on the label — 93/7 ground turkey and ground chicken breast are both lean, while “regular” ground turkey includes skin and dark meat. Compare the label, not the bird.
In short: for weight loss or a bigger portion at the same calories, Ground Chicken; for protein and muscle, Ground Turkey. If none of those goals applies, pick by taste, price and what the recipe needs.
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Values are per 100 g from the USDA FoodData Central records behind each food page and are rounded; brands and preparation change the numbers. This comparison is educational, not medical advice.