Chicken vs Turkey

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Scott-Robson, Jul 31, 2010.


  1. Scott-Robson

    Scott-Robson Active Member Full Member

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    I know this is a really random question, but is turkey breast just as good for you as chicken breast?
     
  2. wesrman

    wesrman New Member Full Member

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    They're very similar. Eat a variety of meat so you get different vitamins and minerals.
     
  3. viru§™

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  4. Scott-Robson

    Scott-Robson Active Member Full Member

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    I do anyways, i was just wondering what the protein/fat etc was like in turkey..
     
  5. Koa

    Koa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Both are good, don't stray away from lean grassfed beef, it's better.
     
  6. RDJ

    RDJ Boxing Junkie banned

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    There are no vitamins and minerals in meat that solely exists of protein. There could be some vitamins solved in the fat of meat but that's a long shot as well judging by what most consumption animals are fed, and it would not apply to chicken or turkey breast either.

    To answer the question, it should be viewed as equal. Both very complete protein.
     
  7. wesrman

    wesrman New Member Full Member

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    Chicken and turkey both contain vitamin B3 and B6, phosphorus, and selenium. They also have different amino acid profiles.
    http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=116

    http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=125

    Vitamins in beef:
    http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=141
     
  8. RDJ

    RDJ Boxing Junkie banned

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    Yes that is correct, but you'd have to eat more than the breast which is what people usually eat. The breast is just protein and vitamins can't resolve in protein. Then again there is some water in the chicken breast that may contain the vitamin b but as far as I know most water is injected to pump it up.

    As far as amino acid profile goes, they are more or less equal as both are complete animal proteins.
     
  9. Boxinglad123

    Boxinglad123 Well-Known Member Full Member

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