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Turkey wing vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turkey wing and caribou meat different?

  • Turkey wing is richer in selenium, while caribou meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Caribou meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 260% more than turkey wing.
  • Turkey wing contains 2 times more selenium than caribou meat. Turkey wing contains 22.4µg of selenium, while caribou meat contains 13.6µg.
  • Turkey wing is lower in cholesterol.

Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.

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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 19% 6.6% 27% 231% 88% 143% 100% 7.8% 11% 74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.2%
Contains more IronIron +389.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +411.8%
~equal in Sodium ~60mg

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 10% 0% 8% 0% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 830% 3.5% 3.8% 67%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1602.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +178.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.2%
Contains more OtherOther +248.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.43g

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% 36% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.62 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +273.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +361.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Caribou meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 6.64µg 260%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.9mg 61%
Iron 1.26mg 6.17mg 61%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 2.68mg 43%
Zinc 1.54mg 5.26mg 34%
Choline 122.6mg 22%
Copper 0.077mg 0.263mg 21%
Protein 20.22g 29.77g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.25mg 17%
Selenium 22.4µg 13.6µg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 0.62g 15%
Cholesterol 70mg 109mg 13%
Fats 12.32g 4.42g 12%
Phosphorus 165mg 233mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.97g 1.33g 9%
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 5.79mg 9%
Saturated fat 3.28g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.32mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.087mg 3%
Calories 197kcal 167kcal 2%
Potassium 240mg 310mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 7µg 5µg 1%
Calcium 14mg 22mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 27mg 1%
Sodium 55mg 60mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.458mg 0%
Threonine 0.866mg 1.273mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.347mg 0%
Leucine 1.531mg 2.457mg 0%
Lysine 1.773mg 2.697mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 1.324mg 0%
Valine 1.031mg 1.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.585mg 1.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Caribou meat
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
118%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat 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 ($)

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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.