Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin vs Turkey

Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.

Quick Verdict

Best for weight loss

Turkey

Best for muscle gain

Turkey

Best for low-carb

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

Macro Comparison

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin: 100g (100g)  |  Turkey: 100g (100g)

CaloriesLower is better for weight loss

161

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

vs

114

Turkey

ProteinHigher supports muscle growth

18.4g

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

vs

23.7g

Turkey

CarbsLower for low-carb diets

-0.48g

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

vs

0.14g

Turkey

FatLower for calorie control

5.94g

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

vs

1.48g

Turkey

Protein Efficiency

What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.

46%

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

83%

Turkey

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Per 100g Comparison

NutrientChicken, drumstick, meat and skinTurkey
Calories161114
Protein18.4g23.7g
Carbs-0.5g0.1g
Fat5.9g1.5g
Fiber0g
Sugar0.05g
Sodium91mg113mg
Cholesterol94.6mg57mg
Saturated Fat0.29g
Potassium244mg242mg
Vitamin A6mcg
Vitamin C0mg
Calcium8.28mg11mg
Iron0.67mg0.73mg

Which Should You Choose?

For weight loss

Choose Turkey. With 114 calories and 23.7g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.

For muscle gain

Choose Turkey. Turkey delivers 23.7g protein per serving — 5.3g more than Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin.

For low-carb diets

Choose Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin with -0.48g carbs per serving.

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Common Questions

Is Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin or Turkey better for weight loss?

For weight loss, Turkey is the better choice. Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin has 161 calories and 18.4g protein per serving, while Turkey has 114 calories and 23.7g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.

Which has more protein, Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin or Turkey?

Turkey has more protein per serving. Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin provides 18.4g and Turkey provides 23.7g of protein.

Can I eat both chicken, drumstick, meat and skin and turkey together?

Yes! Combining chicken, drumstick, meat and skin and turkey gives you 275 calories and 42.099999999999994g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.

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