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

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The main differences between Turkey leg and Chicken wing

  • Turkey leg has more Zinc, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Iron, however, Chicken wing has more Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chicken wing is 19% higher.
  • Chicken wing has 2 times less Copper than Turkey leg. Turkey leg has 0.142mg of Copper, while Chicken wing has 0.063mg.
  • Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter.

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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 +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +123.9%
Contains more Copper +125.4%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Equal in Selenium - 25.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +123.9%
Contains more Copper +125.4%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Equal in Selenium - 25.7

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 B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56%
Contains more Vitamin A +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Folate +80%
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% 20% 49% 56% 66% 79% 8% 49% 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 B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56%
Contains more Vitamin A +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Folate +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +57.3%
Contains more Fats +224.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +11.4%
Equal in Protein - 19.87
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 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 Water +57.3%
Contains more Fats +224.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +11.4%
Equal in Protein - 19.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177%
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 19.54g 19.87g Chicken wing
Fats 6.72g 21.81g Chicken wing
Carbs 0g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 144kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 17mg 20mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.72mg 1.29mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 177mg 121mg Turkey leg
Potassium 273mg 138mg Turkey leg
Sodium 74mg 320mg Turkey leg
Zinc 3.09mg 1.38mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.142mg 0.063mg Turkey leg
Manganese 0.022mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 26.4µg 25.7µg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.106mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.152mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 5.265mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 0.71mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.3mg Turkey leg
Folate 10µg 18µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.25µg Turkey leg
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.219mg
Threonine 0.861mg 0.795mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0.941mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg 1.421mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg 1.474mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg 0.499mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.785mg Chicken wing
Valine 1.028mg 0.953mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg 0.547mg Turkey leg
Cholesterol 71mg 79mg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 2.06g 5.83g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 8.96g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 5.07g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey leg 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
27%
Turkey leg
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.