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Turkey meat vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turkey meat and turkey wing

  • Turkey wing contains less vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 than turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 32% higher.
  • Turkey wing contains 3 times less vitamin B12 than turkey meat. Turkey meat contains 1.02µg of vitamin B12, while turkey wing contains 0.39µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in turkey wing is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +61%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33%
Contains more IronIron +15.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.4%
~equal in Calcium ~14mg
~equal in Potassium ~240mg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +161.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +41.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +102.1%
~equal in Water ~66.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 -34.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Turkey wing DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 4.425mg 32%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.39µg 26%
Protein 28.55g 20.22g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.41mg 16%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.11mg 13%
Cholesterol 109mg 70mg 13%
Selenium 29.8µg 22.4µg 13%
Zinc 2.48mg 1.54mg 9%
Phosphorus 223mg 165mg 8%
Fats 7.39g 12.32g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.554mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 4.97g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 2.86g 5%
Saturated fat 2.155g 3.28g 5%
Iron 1.09mg 1.26mg 2%
Sodium 103mg 55mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Copper 0.093mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 3µg 1%
Folate 9µg 7µg 1%
Calories 189kcal 197kcal 0%
Carbs 0.06g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.06g 0g N/A
Calcium 14mg 14mg 0%
Potassium 239mg 240mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.017mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.05mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.217mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.866mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.975mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.531mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 1.773mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.551mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.78mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 1.031mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.585mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.01g 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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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
23%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.125g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.