Chicken wing vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chicken wing and Turkey wing?
- Chicken wing is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Turkey wing is richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken wing's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 13% higher.
- Chicken wing has 6 times more Sodium than Turkey wing. Chicken wing has 320mg of Sodium, while Turkey wing has 55mg.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +252.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.8% |
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 | +927.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.7% |
| 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:
20.22 g
Fats:
12.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.49 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +77% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.9% |
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Protein
~20.22g
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
3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.86 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +80.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43.7% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 324kcal | 197kcal |
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| Protein | 19.87g | 20.22g |
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| Fats | 21.81g | 12.32g |
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| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 10.94g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 70mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 240mg |
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| Iron | 1.29mg | 1.26mg |
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| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 121mg | 165mg |
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| Sodium | 320mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin A | 113IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 34µg | 3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 25.7µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 4.425mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.554mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.39µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 7µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.83g | 3.28g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.96g | 4.97g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 2.86g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.217mg |
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| Threonine | 0.795mg | 0.866mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 0.975mg |
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| Leucine | 1.421mg | 1.531mg |
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| Lysine | 1.474mg | 1.773mg |
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| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.551mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.78mg |
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| Valine | 0.953mg | 1.031mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.585mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.01g |
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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
25%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken wing is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.