Turkey meat vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between turkey meat and chicken wings?
- Turkey meat is richer than chicken wings in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 32% more.
- Turkey meat has 2 times more vitamin B6 than chicken wings. While turkey meat has 0.616mg of vitamin B6, chicken wings have only 0.3mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in chicken wings is lower.
We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +328.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +308% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
19.87 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
10.94 g
Water:
46.21 g
Other:
1.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +195.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18133.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 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 | -63% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +238.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 0.25µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 5.265mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.3mg | 24% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 21.81g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 5.07g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 5.83g | 17% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 19.87g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 8.96g | 16% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 121mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 79mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.152mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.38mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 320mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 25.7µg | 7% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 324kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.106mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 10.94g | 4% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 138mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 34µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 10.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.474mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.499mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0.953mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.675g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wings is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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