Turkey vs Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

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

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

CaloriesLower is better for weight loss

114

Turkey

vs

161

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

ProteinHigher supports muscle growth

23.7g

Turkey

vs

18.4g

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

CarbsLower for low-carb diets

0.14g

Turkey

vs

-0.48g

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

FatLower for calorie control

1.48g

Turkey

vs

5.94g

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

Protein Efficiency

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

83%

Turkey

46%

Chicken, drumstick, meat and skin

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Per 100g Comparison

NutrientTurkeyChicken, drumstick, meat and skin
Calories114161
Protein23.7g18.4g
Carbs0.1g-0.5g
Fat1.5g5.9g
Fiber0g
Sugar0.05g
Sodium113mg91mg
Cholesterol57mg94.6mg
Saturated Fat0.29g
Potassium242mg244mg
Vitamin A6mcg
Vitamin C0mg
Calcium11mg8.28mg
Iron0.73mg0.67mg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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