Pork shoulder vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pork shoulder and turkey wing
- Pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey wing is higher in polyunsaturated fat.
- Pork shoulder covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 60% more than turkey wing.
- Turkey wing contains 3 times less vitamin B2 than pork shoulder. Pork shoulder contains 0.275mg of vitamin B2, while turkey wing contains 0.11mg.
- Turkey wing has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +25.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1434% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +89.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
20.22 g
Fats:
12.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.49 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +46% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.8% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~66.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 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 | +61.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49% |
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 B1 | 0.767mg | 0.05mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 0.39µg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24g | 3.28g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.11mg | 13% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 1.54mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 9% | |
| Fats | 17.99g | 12.32g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.01g | 4.97g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 2.86g | 6% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 22.4µg | 6% |
| Protein | 17.18g | 20.22g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.41mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 4.425mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.05mg | 1.26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.554mg | 3% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 197kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 240mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 165mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 70mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 55mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0.975mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 1.531mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 1.773mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.551mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 1.031mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | 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
47%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder 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 ($)