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Turkey wing vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey wing and Pork shoulder

  • Turkey wing has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, Pork shoulder is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pork shoulder covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 60% more than Turkey wing.
  • Turkey wing has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, 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 Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.8%
Contains more Zinc +75.3%
Contains more Selenium +13.8%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Copper - 0.084
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% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.8%
Contains more Zinc +75.3%
Contains more Selenium +13.8%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Copper - 0.084

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 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1434%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +89.7%
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 1% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1434%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +89.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Other +19.8%
Contains more Fats +46%
Equal in Water - 64.02
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Other +19.8%
Contains more Fats +46%
Equal in Water - 64.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.2%
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Pork shoulder Opinion
Protein 20.22g 17.18g Turkey wing
Fats 12.32g 17.99g Pork shoulder
Calories 197kcal 236kcal Pork shoulder
Calcium 14mg 15mg Pork shoulder
Iron 1.26mg 1.05mg Turkey wing
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Turkey wing
Phosphorus 165mg 182mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 240mg 302mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 55mg 65mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.54mg 2.7mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.077mg 0.084mg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.017mg 0.011mg Turkey wing
Selenium 22.4µg 25.5µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 11IU 7IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Turkey wing
Vitamin E 0.19mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.275mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 3.833mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.719mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.348mg Turkey wing
Folate 7µg 5µg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.74µg Pork shoulder
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.208mg Turkey wing
Threonine 0.866mg 0.768mg Turkey wing
Isoleucine 0.975mg 0.781mg Turkey wing
Leucine 1.531mg 1.36mg Turkey wing
Lysine 1.773mg 1.531mg Turkey wing
Methionine 0.551mg 0.441mg Turkey wing
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.681mg Turkey wing
Valine 1.031mg 0.921mg Turkey wing
Histidine 0.585mg 0.656mg Pork shoulder
Cholesterol 70mg 71mg Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 3.28g 6.24g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 8.01g Pork shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 1.92g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey wing Pork shoulder
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
50%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
41%
Pork shoulder

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 - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Pork shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.