Chicken wings vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicken wings and turkey leg
- Chicken wings have more vitamin B3; however, turkey leg has more zinc, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chicken wings is 19% higher.
- Turkey leg has 4 times less sodium than chicken wings. Chicken wings have 320mg of sodium, while turkey leg has 74mg.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Turkey, all classes, leg, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.87 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
10.94 g
Water:
46.21 g
Other:
1.17 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +224.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.3% |
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Protein
~19.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.07 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +335% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 21.81g | 6.72g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 1.83g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.96g | 2.06g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 5.83g | 2.06g | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 3.09mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 2.947mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 74mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.142mg | 9% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 144kcal | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 177mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 1.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.39µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 1.72mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.211mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 273mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.94g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.022mg | 2% |
| Protein | 19.87g | 19.54g | 1% |
| Selenium | 25.7µg | 26.4µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.795mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.421mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.474mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.953mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.02g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.