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Turkey wing vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey wing and Veal different?

  • Turkey wing is richer in Selenium, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Veal is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Veal covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 37% more than Turkey wing.
  • Turkey wing contains 5 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Veal. Turkey wing contains 2.86g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Veal contains 0.55g.
  • Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol.

Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled types were 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 Iron +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.7%
Contains more Selenium +63.5%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.4%
Contains more Zinc +151.3%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +105.9%
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% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.7%
Contains more Selenium +63.5%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.4%
Contains more Zinc +151.3%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +105.9%

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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Veal
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.4%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.39
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% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.4%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +63%
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Other +34%
Equal in Water - 66.76
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Fats +63%
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Other +34%
Equal in Water - 66.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.04
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.04

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Veal Opinion
Protein 20.22g 24.38g Veal
Fats 12.32g 7.56g Turkey wing
Calories 197kcal 172kcal Turkey wing
Calcium 14mg 17mg Veal
Iron 1.26mg 0.99mg Turkey wing
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Veal
Phosphorus 165mg 217mg Veal
Potassium 240mg 337mg Veal
Sodium 55mg 83mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.54mg 3.87mg Veal
Copper 0.077mg 0.103mg Veal
Manganese 0.017mg 0.035mg Veal
Selenium 22.4µg 13.7µg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Turkey wing
Vitamin E 0.15mg Veal
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.07mg Veal
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.27mg Veal
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 8.03mg Veal
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 1.16mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.39mg Turkey wing
Folate 7µg 11µg Veal
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.27µg Veal
Vitamin K 1.2µg Veal
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.247mg Veal
Threonine 0.866mg 1.065mg Veal
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.201mg Veal
Leucine 1.531mg 1.94mg Veal
Lysine 1.773mg 2.009mg Veal
Methionine 0.551mg 0.569mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.984mg Veal
Valine 1.031mg 1.347mg Veal
Histidine 0.585mg 0.885mg Veal
Cholesterol 70mg 103mg Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 3.28g 3.04g Veal
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 2.84g Turkey wing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 0.55g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Veal
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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.