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Beef vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef and Turkey wing

  • Turkey wing has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 159% more.
  • Beef has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Turkey wing. Beef has 0.4mg of Vitamin B2, while Turkey wing has 0.11mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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 +141.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
Contains more Zinc +140.3%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Manganese +88.9%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Sodium - 55
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 3% 123%
Contains more Iron +141.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
Contains more Zinc +140.3%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Manganese +88.9%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Sodium - 55

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.
Beef
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +979.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Equal in Folate - 7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
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 B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +979.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Equal in Folate - 7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Fats +88.4%
Contains more Other +385%
Equal in Water - 66.49
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 +36.3%
Contains more Fats +88.4%
Contains more Other +385%
Equal in Water - 66.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.6%
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Turkey wing Opinion
Protein 27.55g 20.22g Beef
Fats 6.54g 12.32g Turkey wing
Calories 169kcal 197kcal Turkey wing
Calcium 13mg 14mg Turkey wing
Iron 3.04mg 1.26mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Turkey wing
Phosphorus 259mg 165mg Beef
Potassium 352mg 240mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 55mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 1.54mg Beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.077mg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.017mg Turkey wing
Selenium 25.4µg 22.4µg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 11IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Turkey wing
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.05mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.11mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 4.425mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.554mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.41mg Beef
Folate 7µg 7µg
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0.39µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.217mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.866mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.975mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 1.531mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 1.773mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.551mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.78mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 1.031mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.585mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 70mg Turkey wing
Trans Fat 0.375g Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 2.595g 3.28g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.01g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 4.97g Turkey wing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 2.86g Turkey wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
79%
Beef
25%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.685g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.