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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.22 g
Fats:
12.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.49 g
Other:
0.97 g
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% |
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Water
~60.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.28 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.86 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)