Chicken wings vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chicken wings and turkey meat?
- Turkey meat is richer than chicken wings in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 32% more.
- Chicken wings have 3 times more sodium than turkey meat. While chicken wings have 320mg of sodium, turkey meat has only 103mg.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat,, and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Turkey, whole, meat,, and skin, cooked, roasted types 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 CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +328.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16% |
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 | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +308% |
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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +195.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18133.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.5% |
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +238.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 1.02µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 9.573mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.616mg | 24% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 7.39g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 2.119g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.83g | 2.155g | 17% |
| Protein | 19.87g | 28.55g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.96g | 2.647g | 16% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 223mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 109mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.281mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 2.48mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 103mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 25.7µg | 29.8µg | 7% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 189kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.948mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.045mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 10.94g | 0.06g | 4% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 239mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 1.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.014mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 20mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.795mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.421mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.474mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.953mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.675g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wings is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.