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

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The main differences between Turkey wing and Beef tenderloin

  • Turkey wing is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, yet Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef tenderloin is 86% higher.
  • Turkey wing contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef tenderloin. Turkey wing contains 0.554mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg.
  • Turkey wing contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.9%
Contains more IronIron +146.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Sodium ~57mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.9µg

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% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +530.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +37.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more FatsFats +99.7%
Contains more OtherOther +222.7%
~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
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 197kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 20.22g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 12.32g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 70mg 85mg Turkey wing
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 14mg 9mg Turkey wing
Potassium 240mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 1.26mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.077mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 1.54mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 165mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 55mg 57mg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Turkey wing
Manganese 0.017mg 0.014mg Turkey wing
Selenium 22.4µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 3mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.25mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.25mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Folate 7µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 3.28g 9.72g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 1g Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.866mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.531mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.773mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.551mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.031mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.585mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
54%
Beef tenderloin

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?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.44g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.