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

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A recap on differences between Turkey wing and Turkey ham

  • Turkey wing has more Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Turkey ham covers your daily Sodium needs 37% more than Turkey wing.
  • Turkey ham contains 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Turkey wing. Turkey wing contains 0.41mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey ham contains 0.06mg.
  • Turkey ham has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.

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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 +100%
Contains more Iron +26%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +70.5%
Equal in Potassium - 253
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 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +26%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +70.5%
Equal in Potassium - 253

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 B6 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.12
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Fats +208%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Other +219.6%
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Fats +208%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Other +219.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +271.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +271.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Turkey ham Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Protein 20.22g 16.3g Turkey wing
Fats 12.32g 4g Turkey wing
Carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Calories 197kcal 118kcal Turkey wing
Sugar 1.2g Turkey wing
Calcium 14mg 7mg Turkey wing
Iron 1.26mg 1mg Turkey wing
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Turkey wing
Phosphorus 165mg 289mg Turkey ham
Potassium 240mg 253mg Turkey ham
Sodium 55mg 909mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.54mg 2.1mg Turkey ham
Copper 0.077mg Turkey wing
Manganese 0.017mg Turkey wing
Selenium 22.4µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 11IU 53IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 16µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.23mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.27mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 4.12mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B5 0.554mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.06mg Turkey wing
Folate 7µg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.8µg Turkey ham
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 64mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 3.28g 1.2g Turkey ham
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 1.337g Turkey wing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 0.873g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey wing Turkey ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 854mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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

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.