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Turkey wing vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turkey wing and chicken breast different?

  • Turkey wing is richer in monounsaturated fat, while chicken breast is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Chicken breast covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 65% more than turkey wing.
  • Turkey wing contains 3 times more monounsaturated fat than chicken breast. Turkey wing contains 4.97g of monounsaturated fat, while chicken breast contains 1.72g.
  • Chicken breast is lower in saturated fat.

Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17%
~equal in Iron ~1.14mg

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 0% 2.3% 8.4% 1.5% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.37µg

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
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +161.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +16.5%
~equal in Water ~60.21g

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
32% 42% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +189%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.7%

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 Chicken breast
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 Chicken breast DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 14.782mg 65%
Protein 20.22g 33.44g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.64mg 18%
Choline 95.9mg 17%
Fats 12.32g 4.71g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 1.07g 12%
Phosphorus 165mg 246mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 1.04mg 10%
Saturated fat 3.28g 1.29g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.97g 1.72g 8%
Cholesterol 70mg 91mg 7%
Selenium 22.4µg 26.2µg 7%
Zinc 1.54mg 1.08mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.054mg 3%
Iron 1.26mg 1.14mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 31mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.079mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.37µg 1%
Folate 7µg 4µg 1%
Calories 197kcal 187kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.125mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Sodium 55mg 79mg 1%
Potassium 240mg 276mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Carbs 0g 0.51g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.51g N/A
Calcium 14mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 7µg 0%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.021mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.39mg 0%
Threonine 0.866mg 1.412mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.765mg 0%
Leucine 1.531mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 1.773mg 2.836mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0.925mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 1.328mg 0%
Valine 1.031mg 1.659mg 0%
Histidine 0.585mg 1.037mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Chicken breast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
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?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast 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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.