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Turkey wing vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between turkey wing and foie gras?

  • Turkey wing is higher in vitamin B6, yet foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 375% more.
  • Turkey wing has 7 times more vitamin B6 than foie gras. While turkey wing has 0.41mg of vitamin B6, foie gras has only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in turkey wing is lower.

We used Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types 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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +336.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +419.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +605.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.4%

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2310.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +757.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.4%
Contains more WaterWater +79.5%
Contains more FatsFats +255.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +214.4%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +240.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +415.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 9.4µg 375%
Vitamin A 3µg 1001µg 111%
Iron 1.26mg 5.5mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 4.97g 25.61g 52%
Saturated fat 3.28g 14.45g 51%
Fats 12.32g 43.84g 48%
Selenium 22.4µg 44µg 39%
Copper 0.077mg 0.4mg 36%
Sodium 55mg 697mg 28%
Cholesterol 70mg 150mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.06mg 27%
Protein 20.22g 11.4g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.299mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 0.84g 13%
Folate 7µg 60µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 1.2mg 13%
Calories 197kcal 462kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 2.51mg 12%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.92mg 6%
Calcium 14mg 70mg 6%
Phosphorus 165mg 200mg 5%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.12mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.088mg 3%
Potassium 240mg 138mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 13mg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.67g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 4.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.866mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.975mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.531mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 1.773mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 1.031mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.585mg 0.303mg 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 Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 642mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.