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Pork vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork and Turkey wing?

  • Pork is richer than Turkey wing in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 69% more.
  • Pork has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Turkey wing. While Pork has 0.321mg of Vitamin B2, Turkey wing has only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey wing is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw 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 +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.1%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Selenium +102.2%
Contains more Iron +44.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Manganese +88.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 3% 123%
Contains more Calcium +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.1%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Selenium +102.2%
Contains more Iron +44.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Manganese +88.9%
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.
Pork
10
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1654%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.1%
Contains more Folate +40%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 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 +1654%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.1%
Contains more Folate +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Fats +13%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Equal in Other - 0.97
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +35.1%
Contains more Fats +13%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Equal in Other - 0.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.3%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Turkey wing Opinion
Protein 27.32g 20.22g Pork
Fats 13.92g 12.32g Pork
Calories 242kcal 197kcal Pork
Calcium 19mg 14mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 1.26mg Turkey wing
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 165mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 240mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 55mg Turkey wing
Zinc 2.39mg 1.54mg Pork
Copper 0.073mg 0.077mg Turkey wing
Manganese 0.009mg 0.017mg Turkey wing
Selenium 45.3µg 22.4µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 11IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Turkey wing
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.05mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.11mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 4.425mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.554mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.41mg Pork
Folate 5µg 7µg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.39µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.217mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.866mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.975mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 1.531mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 1.773mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.551mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.78mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 1.031mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.585mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 70mg Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 5.23g 3.28g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 4.97g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 2.86g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
56%
Pork
25%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.