Turkey breast vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Turkey breast and Chicken wings
- Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Chicken wings are richer in Selenium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Chicken wings' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 20% more.
- Turkey breast contains 2 times more Potassium than Chicken wings. Turkey breast contains 275mg of Potassium, while Chicken wings contain 138mg.
- Turkey breast contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.7% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1783.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +157.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
19.87 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
10.94 g
Water:
46.21 g
Other:
1.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~19.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
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 | -67.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +236.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.4% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 157kcal | 324kcal |
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| Protein | 21.89g | 19.87g |
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| Fats | 7.02g | 21.81g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 10.64g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 10.94g |
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| Cholesterol | 65mg | 79mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.29mg |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g |
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| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.063mg |
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| Zinc | 1.57mg | 1.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 186mg | 121mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 320mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 113IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 34µg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.06mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 25.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 5.265mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.25µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 18µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.91g | 5.83g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.66g | 8.96g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 5.07g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.957mg | 0.795mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.941mg |
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| Leucine | 1.704mg | 1.421mg |
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| Lysine | 1.996mg | 1.474mg |
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| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.499mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0.785mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg | 0.953mg |
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| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.547mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.02g |
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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
27%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken wings 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 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.