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

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What are the differences between Ground turkey and Chicken wing?

  • 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.
  • Ground turkey has 2 times more Copper than Chicken wing. While Ground turkey has 0.151mg of Copper, Chicken wing has only 0.063mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground turkey is lower.

We used Ground turkey, cooked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter 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 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%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
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%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%

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 B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +436%
Contains more Vitamin A +43%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +43%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +157.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground turkey Chicken wing
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 Ground turkey Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 27.37g 19.87g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 21.81g Chicken wing
Carbs 0g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 203kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 28mg 20mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 1.29mg Ground turkey
Magnesium 30mg 16mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 121mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 138mg Ground turkey
Sodium 78mg 320mg Ground turkey
Zinc 3.11mg 1.38mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.151mg 0.063mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 31.1µg 25.7µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 79IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 8IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.106mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.152mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 5.265mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.71mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.3mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 18µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 0.25µg Ground turkey
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.219mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 0.795mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.941mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 1.421mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 1.474mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.499mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.785mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 0.953mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 0.547mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 93mg 79mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 0.134g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 2.669g 5.83g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 8.96g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 5.07g 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
Ground turkey Chicken 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
53%
Ground turkey
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
38%
Chicken wing

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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.