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

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Significant differences between Turkey sausage and Chicken wing

  • Turkey sausage has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Copper, however, Chicken wing is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken wing covers your daily Selenium needs 47% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Chicken wing has 3 times less Vitamin B12 than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage has 0.79µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken wing has 0.25µg.
  • Chicken wing contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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 Calcium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +115.9%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +115.9%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 16

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 B12 +216%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.2%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.152
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.2%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.152

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +36.6%
Contains more Other +54.7%
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Fats +20.6%
Contains more Carbs +601.3%
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 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 +36.6%
Contains more Other +54.7%
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Fats +20.6%
Contains more Carbs +601.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.07
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.07

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 15.42g 19.87g Chicken wing
Fats 18.09g 21.81g Chicken wing
Carbs 1.56g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 235kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 32mg 20mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 1.29mg Chicken wing
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 155mg 121mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 138mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 639mg 320mg Chicken wing
Zinc 2.98mg 1.38mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.063mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 0µg 25.7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.106mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.152mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 5.265mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.3mg Chicken wing
Folate 4µg 18µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.25µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.219mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.686mg 0.795mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.941mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.229mg 1.421mg Chicken wing
Lysine 1.453mg 1.474mg Chicken wing
Methionine 0.447mg 0.499mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.785mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.819mg 0.953mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.481mg 0.547mg Chicken wing
Cholesterol 160mg 79mg Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 3.839g 5.83g Turkey sausage
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 8.96g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 5.07g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Chicken 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
24%
Turkey sausage
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.991g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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 sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.