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Chicken wing vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken wing and Ground turkey?

  • Ground turkey is richer than Chicken wing in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Ground turkey's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 45% more.
  • Chicken wing has 4 times more Sodium than Ground turkey. While Chicken wing has 320mg of Sodium, Ground turkey has only 78mg.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Ground turkey, cooked types 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 Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +17.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.9%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Zinc +125.4%
Contains more Copper +139.7%
Contains more Selenium +21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +17.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.9%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Zinc +125.4%
Contains more Copper +139.7%
Contains more Selenium +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 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +436%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 32% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +43%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +436%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +109.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +631.3%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Water +34.3%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Fats +109.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +631.3%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Water +34.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Ground turkey Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 27.37g Ground turkey
Fats 21.81g 10.4g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 203kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 28mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.29mg 1.52mg Ground turkey
Magnesium 16mg 30mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 121mg 254mg Ground turkey
Potassium 138mg 294mg Ground turkey
Sodium 320mg 78mg Ground turkey
Zinc 1.38mg 3.11mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.063mg 0.151mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.06mg 0.011mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 31.1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 113IU 79IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 24µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 8IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.077mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.211mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 8.724mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.633mg Ground turkey
Folate 18µg 7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.34µg Ground turkey
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 0.795mg 1.258mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 0.941mg 1.227mg Ground turkey
Leucine 1.421mg 2.262mg Ground turkey
Lysine 1.474mg 2.452mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.499mg 0.806mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.068mg Ground turkey
Valine 0.953mg 1.27mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.547mg 0.811mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 79mg 93mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 0.134g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 2.669g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.009g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.012g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 3.458g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 2.917g Chicken wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Ground turkey
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
27%
Chicken wing
53%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.161g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/nutrients
  2. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.