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Beef tenderloin vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef tenderloin and turkey wing

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and copper, yet turkey wing is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef tenderloin is 86% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 3 times more saturated fat than turkey wing. Beef tenderloin contains 9.72g of saturated fat, while turkey wing contains 3.28g.

Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.2% 21% 47% 26% 42% 71% 7.2% 2.2% 122%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.9%
Contains more IronIron +146.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Sodium ~55mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.4µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +530.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more FatsFats +99.7%
Contains more OtherOther +222.7%
Contains more WaterWater +37.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
30% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.28 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.86 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef tenderloin Turkey wing
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Turkey wing DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.39µg 86%
Saturated fat 9.72g 3.28g 29%
Iron 3.11mg 1.26mg 23%
Zinc 4.03mg 1.54mg 23%
Fats 24.6g 12.32g 19%
Choline 91mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 4.97g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.11mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 2.86g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.41mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.425mg 9%
Protein 23.9g 20.22g 7%
Calories 324kcal 197kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.554mg 6%
Cholesterol 85mg 70mg 5%
Copper 0.123mg 0.077mg 5%
Phosphorus 203mg 165mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg 3%
Potassium 331mg 240mg 3%
Calcium 9mg 14mg 1%
Selenium 22.9µg 22.4µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 21mg 0%
Sodium 57mg 55mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.017mg 0%
Folate 8µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.217mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.866mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.975mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 1.531mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 1.773mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.551mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.78mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 1.031mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.585mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Turkey wing
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
23%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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 - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.44g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.