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Turkey wing vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey wing and Headcheese different?

  • Turkey wing is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc, however, Headcheese is richer in Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Turkey wing is 41% higher.
  • Turkey wing contains 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Headcheese. While Turkey wing contains 4.425mg of Vitamin B3, Headcheese contains only 0.44mg.
  • Turkey wing has less Sodium.

Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Headcheese, pork are the varieties used 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 Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.6%
Contains more Potassium +674.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Selenium +22300%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Copper +58.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.6%
Contains more Potassium +674.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Selenium +22300%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Copper +58.4%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +905.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.8%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.115
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +905.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.8%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.115

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Fats +13%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +47.4%
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Fats +13%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +47.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.402
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.402

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Headcheese Opinion
Protein 20.22g 13.83g Turkey wing
Fats 12.32g 10.9g Turkey wing
Calories 197kcal 157kcal Turkey wing
Calcium 14mg 16mg Headcheese
Iron 1.26mg 1.5mg Headcheese
Magnesium 21mg 9mg Turkey wing
Phosphorus 165mg 56mg Turkey wing
Potassium 240mg 31mg Turkey wing
Sodium 55mg 941mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.54mg 0.97mg Turkey wing
Copper 0.077mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.017mg Turkey wing
Selenium 22.4µg 0.1µg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Turkey wing
Vitamin E 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.023mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.115mg Headcheese
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 0.44mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B5 0.554mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.19mg Turkey wing
Folate 7µg 2µg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.05µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.217mg Turkey wing
Threonine 0.866mg Turkey wing
Isoleucine 0.975mg Turkey wing
Leucine 1.531mg Turkey wing
Lysine 1.773mg Turkey wing
Methionine 0.551mg Turkey wing
Phenylalanine 0.78mg Turkey wing
Valine 1.031mg Turkey wing
Histidine 0.585mg Turkey wing
Cholesterol 70mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.28g 3.402g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 5.601g Headcheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 1.134g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey wing Headcheese
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
25%
Turkey wing
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
28%
Headcheese

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 - 886mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/nutrients
  2. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.