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

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Significant differences between Chicken wing and Turkey neck

  • Chicken wing has more Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey neck is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Turkey neck covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 63% more than Chicken wing.
  • Turkey neck has 5 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Chicken wing. Chicken wing has 8.96g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Turkey neck has 1.824g.
  • Turkey neck contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, 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 +27.7%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.2%
Contains less Sodium -27.2%
Contains more Zinc +145.7%
Contains more Copper +125.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Manganese - 0.056
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 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Contains more Iron +27.7%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.2%
Contains less Sodium -27.2%
Contains more Zinc +145.7%
Contains more Copper +125.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Manganese - 0.056

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 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.8%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +604%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.924
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 3% 3% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.8%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +604%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.924

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Fats +261.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Contains more Other +30.8%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Fats +261.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Contains more Other +30.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +391.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +391.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%

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 Turkey neck
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Turkey neck Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 16.51g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 6.04g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 125kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 24mg Turkey neck
Iron 1.29mg 1.01mg Chicken wing
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Chicken wing
Phosphorus 121mg 160mg Turkey neck
Potassium 138mg 133mg Chicken wing
Sodium 320mg 233mg Turkey neck
Zinc 1.38mg 3.39mg Turkey neck
Copper 0.063mg 0.142mg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.06mg 0.056mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 28.6µg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 113IU 43IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 13µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.12mg Turkey neck
Vitamin D 13IU Turkey neck
Vitamin D 0.3µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.051mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.211mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 4.924mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.801mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.364mg Turkey neck
Folate 18µg 5µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.76µg Turkey neck
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.176mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.795mg 0.6mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.941mg 0.473mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg 1.144mg Chicken wing
Lysine 1.474mg 1.363mg Chicken wing
Methionine 0.499mg 0.432mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.532mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.953mg 0.528mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.547mg 0.448mg Chicken wing
Cholesterol 79mg 115mg Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 1.647g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.005g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.002g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.008g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 1.824g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 1.478g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken wing Turkey neck
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
44%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.183g)
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 - 36mg)
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 ($)
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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/nutrients
  2. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.