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Ground turkey vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ground turkey and chicken wings?

  • Ground turkey is richer than chicken wings in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, copper, and vitamin B5.
  • Ground turkey's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 45% more.
  • Ground turkey has 2 times more copper than chicken wings. While ground turkey has 0.151mg of copper, chicken wings have only 0.063mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ground turkey is lower.

We used Ground turkey, cooked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6% 12% 48% 21% 38% 52% 42% 7.8% 140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113%
Contains more IronIron +17.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +139.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 0% 0% 27% 35% 99% 43% 69% 31% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +436%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more WaterWater +34.3%
Contains more FatsFats +109.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +631.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 38% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.07 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +159.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground turkey Chicken wings
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Chicken wings DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 0.25µg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.3mg 26%
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 5.265mg 22%
Phosphorus 254mg 121mg 19%
Fats 10.4g 21.81g 18%
Zinc 3.11mg 1.38mg 16%
Protein 27.37g 19.87g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 5.07g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 3.458g 8.96g 14%
Saturated fat 2.669g 5.83g 14%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Sodium 78mg 320mg 11%
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.71mg 10%
Selenium 31.1µg 25.7µg 10%
Copper 0.151mg 0.063mg 10%
Calories 203kcal 324kcal 6%
Potassium 294mg 138mg 5%
Cholesterol 93mg 79mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.152mg 5%
Carbs 0g 10.94g 4%
Magnesium 30mg 16mg 3%
Iron 1.52mg 1.29mg 3%
Folate 7µg 18µg 3%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.106mg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin A 24µg 34µg 1%
Calcium 28mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 10.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 1.258mg 0.795mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.941mg 0%
Leucine 2.262mg 1.421mg 0%
Lysine 2.452mg 1.474mg 0%
Methionine 0.806mg 0.499mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.785mg 0%
Valine 1.27mg 0.953mg 0%
Histidine 0.811mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Chicken wings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
52%
Ground turkey
25%
Chicken wings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
38%
Chicken wings

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.161g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Chicken wings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.