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Lamb shoulder vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb shoulder and Turkey wing

  • Lamb shoulder has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Turkey wing has more Vitamin B6.
  • Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% higher.
  • Turkey wing contains 3 times less Zinc than Lamb shoulder. Lamb shoulder contains 4.48mg of Zinc, while Turkey wing contains 1.54mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey wing is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.2% 21% 47% 26% 42% 71% 7.2% 2.2% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +61.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Potassium ~240mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg

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% 0% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
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% 0.66% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +553.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +64.3%
Contains more OtherOther +35.1%
Contains more WaterWater +18.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
30% 45% 26%
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 +67%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb shoulder Turkey wing
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Turkey wing Opinion
Calories 279kcal 197kcal Lamb shoulder
Protein 22.53g 20.22g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 12.32g Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 92mg 70mg Turkey wing
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg 14mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg 240mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.03mg 1.26mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg 0.077mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 4.48mg 1.54mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 165mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 65mg 55mg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Turkey wing
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg 0.017mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 25.4µg 22.4µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.11mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.425mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.554mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.41mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.39µg Lamb shoulder
Folate 20µg 7µg Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 8.74g 3.28g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 4.97g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 2.86g Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.217mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg 0.866mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.975mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg 1.531mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg 1.773mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg 0.551mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.78mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg 1.031mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg 0.585mg Lamb shoulder
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Turkey wing
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
47%
Lamb shoulder
23%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder 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 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 ($)

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. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/nutrients
  2. Turkey wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/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.