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Horse meat vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Horse meat and Turkey wing?

  • Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Turkey wing is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Horse meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 115% higher.
  • Horse meat has 4 times more Iron than Turkey wing. Horse meat has 5.03mg of Iron, while Turkey wing has 1.26mg.
  • Horse meat contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +299.2%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.7%
Contains more Potassium +57.9%
Contains more Zinc +148.1%
Contains more Copper +122.1%
Contains more Manganese +29.4%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Selenium +65.9%
Equal in Sodium - 55
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 3% 123%
Contains more Iron +299.2%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.7%
Contains more Potassium +57.9%
Contains more Zinc +148.1%
Contains more Copper +122.1%
Contains more Manganese +29.4%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Selenium +65.9%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +710.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.425
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +710.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.425

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Other +88.7%
Contains more Fats +103.6%
Equal in Water - 66.49
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 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 +39.2%
Contains more Other +88.7%
Contains more Fats +103.6%
Equal in Water - 66.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.5%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Turkey wing Opinion
Protein 28.14g 20.22g Horse meat
Fats 6.05g 12.32g Turkey wing
Calories 175kcal 197kcal Turkey wing
Calcium 8mg 14mg Turkey wing
Iron 5.03mg 1.26mg Horse meat
Magnesium 25mg 21mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 247mg 165mg Horse meat
Potassium 379mg 240mg Horse meat
Sodium 55mg 55mg
Zinc 3.82mg 1.54mg Horse meat
Copper 0.171mg 0.077mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.017mg Horse meat
Selenium 13.5µg 22.4µg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Turkey wing
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.11mg Horse meat
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 4.425mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.554mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.41mg Turkey wing
Folate 7µg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 0.39µg Horse meat
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.217mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg 0.866mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.975mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg 1.531mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg 1.773mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg 0.551mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.78mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg 1.031mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg 0.585mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 68mg 70mg Horse meat
Saturated Fat 1.9g 3.28g Horse meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12g 4.97g Turkey wing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 2.86g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horse meat 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
52%
Horse meat
25%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (55 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.