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Turkey wing vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turkey wing and Beef

  • Turkey wing has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 159% more.
  • Turkey wing has 2 times more Magnesium than Beef. Turkey wing has 21mg of Magnesium, while Beef has 14mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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 15% 4.2% 21% 47% 26% 42% 71% 7.2% 2.2% 122%
Beef
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +141.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +26%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.4%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg
~equal in Sodium ~54mg

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% 0.66% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 0%
Beef
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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% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +979.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
Beef
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +88.4%
Contains more OtherOther +385%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~65.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.86 g
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +437.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey wing Beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Turkey wing Beef Opinion
Calories 197kcal 169kcal Turkey wing
Protein 20.22g 27.55g Beef
Fats 12.32g 6.54g Turkey wing
Cholesterol 70mg 85mg Turkey wing
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Turkey wing
Calcium 14mg 13mg Turkey wing
Potassium 240mg 352mg Beef
Iron 1.26mg 3.04mg Beef
Copper 0.077mg 0.097mg Beef
Zinc 1.54mg 3.7mg Beef
Phosphorus 165mg 259mg Beef
Sodium 55mg 54mg Beef
Vitamin A 11IU 6IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Turkey wing
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Manganese 0.017mg 0.009mg Turkey wing
Selenium 22.4µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.074mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.481mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.669mg Beef
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Folate 7µg 7µg
Trans Fat 0.375g Turkey wing
Choline 75.6mg Beef
Saturated Fat 3.28g 2.595g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 2.734g Turkey wing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 0.532g Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.866mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.531mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 1.773mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.551mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 1.031mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.585mg 1.244mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.002g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.011g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
23%
Turkey wing
76%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.685g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
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. Turkey wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.