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

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Differences between Turkey meat and Turkey wing

  • Turkey wing contains less Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5 than Turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 32% higher.
  • Turkey wing contains 3 times less Vitamin B12 than Turkey meat. Turkey meat contains 1.02µg of Vitamin B12, while Turkey wing contains 0.39µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey wing is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw.

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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 +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Zinc +61%
Contains more Copper +20.8%
Contains more Selenium +33%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.6%
Contains more Manganese +21.4%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Potassium - 240
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 3% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Zinc +61%
Contains more Copper +20.8%
Contains more Selenium +33%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.6%
Contains more Manganese +21.4%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Potassium - 240

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 A +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.2%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 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 A +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.2%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Equal in Water - 66.49
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Equal in Water - 66.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Turkey wing Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 20.22g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 12.32g Turkey wing
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Calories 189kcal 197kcal Turkey wing
Calcium 14mg 14mg
Iron 1.09mg 1.26mg Turkey wing
Magnesium 30mg 21mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 165mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 240mg Turkey wing
Sodium 103mg 55mg Turkey wing
Zinc 2.48mg 1.54mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.077mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.017mg Turkey wing
Selenium 29.8µg 22.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 11IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 3µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.05mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.11mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 4.425mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.554mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.41mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 7µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.39µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.217mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.866mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.975mg Turkey wing
Leucine 1.925mg 1.531mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.773mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.551mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.78mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 1.031mg Turkey wing
Histidine 0.749mg 0.585mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 70mg Turkey wing
Trans Fat 0.101g Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 2.155g 3.28g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.01g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 4.97g Turkey wing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 2.86g Turkey wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Turkey wing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Turkey meat
25%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
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 - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.125g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat 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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.