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

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Differences between Turkey wing and Beef ribs

  • Turkey wing has more Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Beef ribs has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 81% higher.
  • Beef ribs contain 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Turkey wing. Turkey wing contains 2.86g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Beef ribs contain 1.05g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey wing is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.8%
Contains more IronIron +84.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +274%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~172mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.2µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +497.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +44.2%
Contains more OtherOther +59%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.8%
Contains more FatsFats +147.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +162.4%

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 ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 197kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 20.22g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 12.32g 30.49g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 70mg 85mg Turkey wing
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Turkey wing
Calcium 14mg 10mg Turkey wing
Potassium 240mg 290mg Beef ribs
Iron 1.26mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.077mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Zinc 1.54mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 165mg 172mg Beef ribs
Sodium 55mg 64mg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Turkey wing
Manganese 0.017mg 0.013mg Turkey wing
Selenium 22.4µg 21.2µg Turkey wing
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.07mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.19mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 3.64mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.37mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.23mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Folate 7µg 7µg
Saturated Fat 3.28g 12.29g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 1.05g Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.866mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.531mg 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.773mg 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.551mg 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.031mg 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.585mg 0.781mg Beef ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Beef ribs
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
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.01g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.