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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% 0.66% 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% 1903% 10% 36% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +288209.1%
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 Opinion
Calories 197kcal 191kcal Turkey wing
Protein 20.22g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 12.32g 5.26g Turkey wing
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 70mg 396mg Turkey wing
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Calcium 14mg 6mg Turkey wing
Potassium 240mg 352mg Beef Liver
Iron 1.26mg 6.54mg Beef Liver
Copper 0.077mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Zinc 1.54mg 5.3mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 165mg 497mg Beef Liver
Sodium 55mg 79mg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 11IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 3µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.017mg 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 22.4µg 36.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.194mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Folate 7µg 253µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Turkey wing
Choline 426mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 3.28g 2.947g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 1.124g Turkey wing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 1.109g Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 0.866mg 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 1.531mg 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 1.773mg 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.551mg 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.031mg 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.585mg 0.879mg Beef Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver

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
1003%
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.