Elk meat vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between elk meat and turkey wing?
- Elk meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, copper, zinc, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3, yet turkey wing is higher in selenium.
- Elk meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 107% more.
- Elk meat has 5 times more copper than turkey wing. While elk meat has 0.349mg of copper, turkey wing has only 0.077mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in elk meat is lower.
We used Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +353.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +167.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +113.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +236.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +659% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.76 g
Fats:
3.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.93 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
20.22 g
Fats:
12.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.49 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +261.3% |
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Carbs
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Water
~66.49g
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Other
~0.97g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 g
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 | -59.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +412.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1676.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.96µg | 0.39µg | 107% |
| Iron | 4.07mg | 1.26mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.349mg | 0.077mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 4.12mg | 1.54mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 22.4µg | 22% |
| Protein | 30.76g | 20.22g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.11mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 2.86g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 165mg | 17% |
| Fats | 3.41g | 12.32g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 0.554mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.143mg | 4.425mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 4.97g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.342g | 3.28g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.144mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.41mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 240mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 162kcal | 197kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 55mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 0.975mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.531mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.513mg | 1.773mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0.551mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.428mg | 1.031mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
62%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.938g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)