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Chicken meat vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken meat and Turkey wing

  • Chicken meat is richer than Turkey wing in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken meat is 25% higher.
  • Chicken meat contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Turkey wing. Chicken meat contains 1.03mg of Vitamin B5, while Turkey wing contains 0.554mg.
  • Turkey wing contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, 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% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 ZincZinc +26%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Calcium ~14mg
~equal in Potassium ~240mg
~equal in Iron ~1.26mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg
~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% 9.7% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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% 0.66% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1363.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.41mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +35%
Contains more WaterWater +11.8%
~equal in Fats ~12.32g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~0.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.97g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.86g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Turkey wing Opinion
Calories 239kcal 197kcal Chicken meat
Protein 27.3g 20.22g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 12.32g Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 70mg Turkey wing
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Chicken meat
Calcium 15mg 14mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 240mg Turkey wing
Iron 1.26mg 1.26mg
Copper 0.066mg 0.077mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.94mg 1.54mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg 165mg Chicken meat
Sodium 82mg 55mg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 161IU 11IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A 48µg 3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.02mg 0.017mg Chicken meat
Selenium 23.9µg 22.4µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.05mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.11mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 4.425mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.554mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.41mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.39µg Turkey wing
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 7µg Turkey wing
Choline 65.9mg Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 3.79g 3.28g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 4.97g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 2.86g Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.217mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.866mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.975mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 1.531mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 1.773mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.551mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.78mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 1.031mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.585mg Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.01g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
23%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.