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Roast beef vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are roast beef and turkey wing different?

  • Roast beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, while turkey wing is higher in selenium.
  • Roast beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 69% more than turkey wing.
  • Roast beef contains 16 times more sodium than turkey wing. Roast beef contains 853mg of sodium, while turkey wing contains 55mg.

Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced and Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw types were used 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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
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 PotassiumPotassium +169.6%
Contains more IronIron +62.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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% 1% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
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% 1% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.554mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +243.3%
Contains more FatsFats +233.9%
~equal in Protein ~20.22g
~equal in Water ~66.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +226.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +959.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Turkey wing DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 0.39µg 69%
Sodium 853mg 55mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 2.86g 17%
Zinc 3.2mg 1.54mg 15%
Selenium 14.7µg 22.4µg 14%
Fats 3.69g 12.32g 13%
Potassium 647mg 240mg 12%
Phosphorus 242mg 165mg 11%
Iron 2.05mg 1.26mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.521g 4.97g 9%
Saturated fat 1.318g 3.28g 9%
Choline 43.9mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.11mg 8%
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 4.425mg 7%
Cholesterol 51mg 70mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.41mg 4%
Calories 115kcal 197kcal 4%
Protein 18.62g 20.22g 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.05mg 1%
Copper 0.086mg 0.077mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Carbs 0.64g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.64g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0.29g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.017mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 0.554mg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0%
Threonine 0.866mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.975mg 0%
Leucine 1.531mg 0%
Lysine 1.773mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0%
Valine 1.031mg 0%
Histidine 0.585mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef Turkey wing
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Roast beef
23%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.962g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef
Roast beef 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.