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Beef Liver vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef Liver and Turkey wing

  • Turkey wing contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Phosphorus than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2925% higher.
  • Turkey wing contains 3147 times less Vitamin A RAE than Beef Liver. Beef Liver contains 9442µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey wing contains 3µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey wing is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +419%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.2%
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
Contains more Zinc +244.2%
Contains more Copper +18449.4%
Contains more Manganese +1994.1%
Contains more Selenium +61.2%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 3% 123%
Contains more Iron +419%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.2%
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
Contains more Zinc +244.2%
Contains more Copper +18449.4%
Contains more Manganese +1994.1%
Contains more Selenium +61.2%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 21

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +288209.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3013.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1183.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148%
Contains more Folate +3514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17997.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 13% 26% 83% 34% 95% 6% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +288209.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3013.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1183.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148%
Contains more Folate +3514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17997.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +77.3%
Contains more Fats +134.2%
Contains more Water +13.1%
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +43.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +77.3%
Contains more Fats +134.2%
Contains more Water +13.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +342.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.9%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +342.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver Turkey wing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Turkey wing Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 20.22g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 12.32g Turkey wing
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 197kcal Turkey wing
Calcium 6mg 14mg Turkey wing
Iron 6.54mg 1.26mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Phosphorus 497mg 165mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 240mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 55mg Turkey wing
Zinc 5.3mg 1.54mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.077mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.017mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 22.4µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 11IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 3µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.05mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 4.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.554mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.41mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 7µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0.39µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.217mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.866mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.975mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.531mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.773mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.551mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.78mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.031mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.585mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 70mg Turkey wing
Trans Fat 0.365g Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 2.947g 3.28g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 4.97g Turkey wing
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 2.86g Turkey wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Turkey wing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1067%
Beef Liver
25%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Turkey wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.