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Turkey wing vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey wing and Lamb?

  • Turkey wing is higher in Vitamin B6, yet Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% more.
  • Turkey wing has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb. While Turkey wing has 0.41mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb has only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey wing is lower.

We used Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types 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 less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Iron +49.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains more Zinc +189.6%
Contains more Copper +54.5%
Contains more Manganese +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Iron +49.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains more Zinc +189.6%
Contains more Copper +54.5%
Contains more Manganese +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +553.8%
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% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +553.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Other +18.3%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +70%
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Other +18.3%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +70%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.5%
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.5%

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 Lamb
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Lamb Opinion
Protein 20.22g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 12.32g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 197kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 14mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 1.26mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 165mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 240mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 55mg 72mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.54mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.077mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.017mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 22.4µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Turkey wing
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.13mg Turkey wing
Folate 7µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.866mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.531mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.773mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.551mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.031mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.585mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 70mg 97mg Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 3.28g 8.83g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 1.51g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
52%
Lamb

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 - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.