Ground beef vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ground beef and turkey wing
- Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey wing is richer in vitamin B6, selenium, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Ground beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 88% more than turkey wing.
- Turkey wing has 4 times less zinc than ground beef. Ground beef has 5.84mg of zinc, while turkey wing has 1.54mg.
- Turkey wing contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +279.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +538.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
20.22 g
Fats:
12.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.49 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | +47.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +601% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.39µg | 88% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.54mg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 2.86g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 3.28g | 13% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.26mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.41mg | 8% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 20.22g | 7% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 22.4µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 4.97g | 6% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 12.32g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.425mg | 2% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 197kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.554mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 241mg | 240mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 165mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.975mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.531mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.773mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.551mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.031mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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| 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
46%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.793g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)