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Turkey breast vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey breast and Turkey wing?

  • Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Turkey wing is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Turkey breast contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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 Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Iron - 1.26
Equal in Sodium - 55
Equal in Zinc - 1.54
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Manganese - 0.017
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 3% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Iron - 1.26
Equal in Sodium - 55
Equal in Zinc - 1.54
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Manganese - 0.017
Equal in Selenium - 22.4

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 B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11
Equal in Folate - 7
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.39
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% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 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 B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11
Equal in Folate - 7
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +75.5%
Equal in Protein - 20.22
Equal in Water - 66.49
Equal in Other - 0.97
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 Fats +75.5%
Equal in Protein - 20.22
Equal in Water - 66.49
Equal in Other - 0.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.3%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Turkey wing Opinion
Protein 21.89g 20.22g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 12.32g Turkey wing
Calories 157kcal 197kcal Turkey wing
Calcium 13mg 14mg Turkey wing
Iron 1.2mg 1.26mg Turkey wing
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 165mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 240mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 55mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.57mg 1.54mg Turkey breast
Copper 0.074mg 0.077mg Turkey wing
Manganese 0.018mg 0.017mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.4µg 22.4µg
Vitamin A 6IU 11IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Turkey wing
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.05mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.11mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 4.425mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.554mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.41mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 7µg
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.39µg Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.217mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.866mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.975mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.531mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.773mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.551mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.78mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 1.031mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.585mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 70mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 3.28g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 4.97g Turkey wing
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 2.86g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast 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
29%
Turkey breast
25%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.