Chicken breast vs Turkey breast: nutrition compared
Chicken breast has 1.2× the niacin of Turkey breast per 100 g. Turkey breast has over 5× the vitamin B12, 1.7× the riboflavin, 1.5× the zinc of Chicken breast. Turkey breast is lower in calories (136 vs 165 kcal per 100 g).
% Daily Value per serving
Nutrient by nutrient
Per serving: Chicken breast 3 oz (85 g), Turkey breast 3 oz (85 g). Per 100 g columns compare equal weights. The highlighted cell has the higher amount when the gap is at least 15%.
| Nutrient | Chicken breast / serving | Turkey breast / serving | Chicken breast / 100 g | Turkey breast / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories (kcal) | 140 7% | 116 5.8% | 165 | 136 |
| Protein (g) | 26.4 53% | 25.1 50% | 31 | 29.5 |
| Total fat (g) | 3 3.9% | 1.7 2.1% | 3.6 | 2 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 0.9 4.3% | 0.6 2.8% | 1 | 0.7 |
| Monounsaturated fat (g) | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA) (g) | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 72 24% | 60 20% | 85 | 70 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Sugars (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calcium (mg) | 13 1% | 12 0.9% | 15 | 14 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.9 4.9% | 0.8 4.6% | 1 | 1 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 25 5.9% | 24 5.7% | 29 | 28 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 194 16% | 215 17% | 228 | 253 |
| Potassium (mg) | 218 4.6% | 252 5.4% | 256 | 297 |
| Sodium (mg) | 63 2.7% | 97 4.2% | 74 | 114 |
| Zinc (mg) | 0.8 7.7% | 1.3 12% | 1 | 1.5 |
| Copper (mg) | 0.04 4.6% | 0.05 5.7% | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Manganese (mg) | 0.01 0.6% | 0 0.2% | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Selenium (µg) | 23.5 43% | 26.1 47% | 27.6 | 30.7 |
| Vitamin A (RAE) (µg) | 5 0.6% | 3 0.3% | 6 | 3 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 0.09 0.4% | 0.17 0.9% | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 0.23 1.5% | 0.05 0.3% | 0.27 | 0.06 |
| Vitamin K (µg) | 0.3 0.2% | 0 0% | 0.3 | 0 |
| Thiamin (B1) (mg) | 0.06 5% | 0.04 3% | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| Riboflavin (B2) (mg) | 0.1 7.5% | 0.16 12% | 0.11 | 0.19 |
| Niacin (B3) (mg) | 11.7 73% | 10 62% | 13.7 | 11.8 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.51 30% | 0.71 42% | 0.6 | 0.83 |
| Folate (DFE) (µg) | 3 0.9% | 8 1.9% | 4 | 9 |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.29 12% | 1.5 62% | 0.34 | 1.76 |
| Choline (mg) | 73 13% | 65 12% | 85 | 76 |
Highlighting marks the higher value; for calories, saturated fat, sugars, sodium and cholesterol "higher" is not better. Sources: USDA FoodData Central #171477 and #174516.
Frequently asked questions
Which is healthier, Chicken breast or Turkey breast?
Chicken breast has 1.2× the niacin of Turkey breast per 100 g. Turkey breast has over 5× the vitamin B12, 1.7× the riboflavin, 1.5× the zinc of Chicken breast. Turkey breast is lower in calories (136 vs 165 kcal per 100 g). By nutrient density (NRF9.3 per 100 kcal) Chicken breast scores 46 and Turkey breast scores 52. Which is 'healthier' depends on what you need more of.
Which has more protein, Chicken breast or Turkey breast?
Chicken breast: 31 g per 100 g for Chicken breast vs 29.5 g for Turkey breast (26.4 vs 25.1 g per serving).
Which has fewer calories, Chicken breast or Turkey breast?
Turkey breast: 165 kcal per 100 g for Chicken breast vs 136 kcal for Turkey breast (140 vs 116 kcal per serving).
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Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.