Rabbit vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Rabbit and Cooked Turkey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
rabbit
versus
cooked
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rabbit and turkey:
- Both turkey and rabbit are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Rabbit has 51% less saturated fat than turkey.
- Rabbit is an excellent source of iron.
- Turkey has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, rabbit contains more Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rabbit (Rabbit, wild, cooked) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both turkey and rabbit are high in calories. Turkey has a little more calories (10%) than rabbit by weight - turkey has 189 calories per 100 grams and rabbit has 172 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rabbit is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to turkey for carbs. Rabbit has a macronutrient ratio of 81:0:19 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rabbit | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 81% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 19% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both turkey and rabbit are low in carbohydrates - turkey has 0.06g of total carbs per 100 grams and rabbit does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both turkey and rabbit are high in protein. Rabbit has 15% more protein than turkey - turkey has 28.6g of protein per 100 grams and rabbit has 32.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Rabbit has 51% less saturated fat than turkey - turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rabbit has 1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and rabbit are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and rabbit does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Turkey and rabbit contain similar amounts of cholesterol - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and rabbit has 122mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Turkey has more Vitamin A than rabbit - turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and rabbit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Turkey has more Vitamin D than rabbit - turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and rabbit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Turkey and rabbit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and rabbit has 0.41mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rabbit and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rabbit has 1.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Turkey has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, rabbit contains more Vitamin B12. Both rabbit and turkey contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Rabbit | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 6.373 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.339 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.48 UG | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Turkey and rabbit contain similar amounts of calcium - turkey has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and rabbit has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Rabbit is an excellent source of iron and it has 343% more iron than turkey - turkey has 1.1mg of iron per 100 grams and rabbit has 4.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both turkey and rabbit are high in potassium. Rabbit has 43% more potassium than turkey - turkey has 239mg of potassium per 100 grams and rabbit has 342mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both rabbit and turkey contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Rabbit | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.139 G | 0.108 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.139 G | 0.129 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, turkey has more linoleic acid than rabbit per 100 grams.
| Rabbit | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.538 G | 1.873 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.538 G | 1.883 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does turkey or rabbit contain more calories in 100 grams?Both turkey and rabbit are high in calories. Turkey has a little more calories ( 10%) than rabbit by weight - turkey has 189 calories in 100g and rabbit has 172 calories.
Is turkey or rabbit better for protein?
Both turkey and rabbit are high in protein. Rabbit has 20% more protein than turkey - turkey has 28.6g of protein per 100 grams and rabbit has 32.9g of protein.
Does turkey or rabbit contain more iron?
Rabbit is an abundant source of iron and it has 340% more iron than turkey - turkey has 1.1mg of iron in 100 grams and rabbit has 4.8mg of iron.
Does turkey or rabbit contain more potassium?
Both turkey and rabbit are high in potassium. Rabbit has 40% more potassium than turkey - turkey has 239mg of potassium in 100 grams and rabbit has 342mg of potassium.