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Chicken neck vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken neck and Turkey wing different?

  • Chicken neck is higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Turkey wing is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chicken neck is 20% higher.
  • Chicken neck contains 22 times more Vitamin A RAE than Turkey wing. While Chicken neck contains 65µg of Vitamin A RAE, Turkey wing contains only 3µg.
  • Turkey wing has less Saturated Fat.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw and Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +50.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Manganese +94.1%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.3%
Contains more Potassium +75.2%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Selenium +86.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 3% 123%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +50.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Manganese +94.1%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.3%
Contains more Potassium +75.2%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Selenium +86.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.077

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 +1863.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 12% 45% 68% 51% 40% 4% 33% 0%
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 +1863.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +113%
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Equal in Other - 0.97
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +113%
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Equal in Other - 0.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken neck Turkey wing Opinion
Protein 14.07g 20.22g Turkey wing
Fats 26.24g 12.32g Chicken neck
Calories 297kcal 197kcal Chicken neck
Calcium 18mg 14mg Chicken neck
Iron 1.9mg 1.26mg Chicken neck
Magnesium 13mg 21mg Turkey wing
Phosphorus 112mg 165mg Turkey wing
Potassium 137mg 240mg Turkey wing
Sodium 64mg 55mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.86mg 1.54mg Chicken neck
Copper 0.08mg 0.077mg Chicken neck
Manganese 0.033mg 0.017mg Chicken neck
Selenium 12µg 22.4µg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 216IU 11IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 3µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.05mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.11mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B3 3.608mg 4.425mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B5 0.85mg 0.554mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.41mg Turkey wing
Folate 5µg 7µg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0.39µg Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.137mg 0.217mg Turkey wing
Threonine 0.545mg 0.866mg Turkey wing
Isoleucine 0.588mg 0.975mg Turkey wing
Leucine 0.933mg 1.531mg Turkey wing
Lysine 1.005mg 1.773mg Turkey wing
Methionine 0.332mg 0.551mg Turkey wing
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.78mg Turkey wing
Valine 0.641mg 1.031mg Turkey wing
Histidine 0.348mg 0.585mg Turkey wing
Cholesterol 99mg 70mg Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 7.27g 3.28g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0.01g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.01g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 10.55g 4.97g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 5.68g 2.86g Chicken neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken neck 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
22%
Chicken neck
25%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Chicken neck
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.99g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.