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Turkey wing vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turkey wing and chorizo

  • Chorizo is richer than turkey wing in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chorizo is 67% higher.
  • Turkey wing has a lower glycemic index than chorizo.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.8%
Contains more IronIron +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~150mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.1µg

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%
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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% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +412.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +108.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.2%
Contains more FatsFats +210.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +304.1%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +270.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2µg 67%
Sodium 55mg 1235mg 51%
Saturated fat 3.28g 14.38g 50%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.63mg 48%
Fats 12.32g 38.27g 40%
Monounsaturated fat 4.97g 18.4g 34%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Zinc 1.54mg 3.41mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.3mg 15%
Calories 197kcal 455kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 1.12mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.53mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Protein 20.22g 24.1g 8%
Cholesterol 70mg 88mg 6%
Potassium 240mg 398mg 5%
Iron 1.26mg 1.59mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 3.46g 4%
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 5.131mg 4%
Phosphorus 165mg 150mg 2%
Selenium 22.4µg 21.1µg 2%
Carbs 0g 1.86g 1%
Folate 7µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.86g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.866mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.975mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.531mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 1.773mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.031mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.585mg 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 - 1180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.