Turkey wing vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turkey wing and barbecue chicken?
- Turkey wing is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and polyunsaturated fat, yet barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat.
- Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 19% higher.
- Turkey wing has 4 times more vitamin B5 than barbecue chicken. Turkey wing has 0.554mg of vitamin B5, while barbecue chicken has 0.152mg.
- Turkey wing contains less cholesterol.
We used Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +32.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +240% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.1% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +264.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.22 g
Fats:
12.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.49 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~61.41g
~equal in
Other
~0.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.28 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.86 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.7% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 70mg | 127mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.191mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 335mg | 12% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.227mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.554mg | 0.152mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 218mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.425mg | 5.732mg | 8% |
| Protein | 20.22g | 22.51g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.86g | 2.038g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.97g | 6.446g | 4% |
| Fats | 12.32g | 15.08g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 0.95mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.47µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.28g | 3.927g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 1.54mg | 1.78mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 226kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 255mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.217mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.866mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.975mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.531mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.773mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.78mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.031mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 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
23%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.