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Veal vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Veal and Turkey wing different?

  • Veal is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, while Turkey wing is higher in Selenium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Veal covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 37% more than Turkey wing.
  • Veal contains 3 times more Zinc than Turkey wing. Veal contains 3.87mg of Zinc, while Turkey wing contains 1.54mg.
  • Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol.

Veal, ground, cooked, broiled and Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw 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 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%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.7%
Contains more Selenium +63.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 3% 123%
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%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.7%
Contains more Selenium +63.5%

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.
Veal
9
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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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.41
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veal Turkey wing
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
47%
Veal
25%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
36%
Turkey wing

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/nutrients
  2. 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.