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Turkey wing vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turkey wing and beef Liver

  • Turkey wing contains less vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, iron, folate, and phosphorus than beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 2925% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in turkey wing is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +419%
Contains more CopperCopper +18449.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +201.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1994.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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% 1% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 6.3% 3147% 10% 18% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +314633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +288%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3013.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1183.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17997.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3514.3%

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
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +134.2%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +77.3%

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
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +342.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.2%

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 Liver
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Beef Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 70.58µg 2925%
Copper 0.077mg 14.283mg 1578%
Vitamin A 3µg 9442µg 1049%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 3.425mg 255%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 7.11mg 131%
Cholesterol 70mg 396mg 109%
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 17.525mg 82%
Choline 426mg 77%
Iron 1.26mg 6.54mg 66%
Folate 7µg 253µg 62%
Phosphorus 165mg 497mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 1.017mg 47%
Zinc 1.54mg 5.3mg 34%
Selenium 22.4µg 36.1µg 25%
Protein 20.22g 29.08g 18%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.356mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 1.109g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.194mg 12%
Fats 12.32g 5.26g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.97g 1.124g 10%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Potassium 240mg 352mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Saturated fat 3.28g 2.947g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.13g 2%
Calcium 14mg 6mg 1%
Sodium 55mg 79mg 1%
Calories 197kcal 191kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 5.13g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 21mg 0%
Trans fat 0.365g N/A
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.368mg 0%
Threonine 0.866mg 1.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.352mg 0%
Leucine 1.531mg 2.67mg 0%
Lysine 1.773mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0.759mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 1.515mg 0%
Valine 1.031mg 1.761mg 0%
Histidine 0.585mg 0.879mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Beef Liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1097%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 326mg)
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 - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.