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Turkey wing vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between turkey wing and ground beef

  • Turkey wing has more vitamin B6, selenium, and polyunsaturated fat; however, ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Ground beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 88% more than turkey wing.
  • Ground beef has 7 times less polyunsaturated fat than turkey wing. Turkey wing has 2.86g of polyunsaturated fat, while ground beef has 0.408g.
  • Turkey wing contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.7%
Contains more IronIron +80.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +279.2%
~equal in Potassium ~241mg
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +538.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.051mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.026mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.512mg
~equal in Folate ~7µg

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% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.1%
Contains more FatsFats +24.8%
Contains more OtherOther +146.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +601%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.49µg 88%
Zinc 1.54mg 5.84mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 0.408g 16%
Saturated fat 3.28g 6.073g 13%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Iron 1.26mg 2.27mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.311mg 8%
Protein 20.22g 23.87g 7%
Selenium 22.4µg 19.1µg 6%
Cholesterol 70mg 88mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.97g 7.322g 6%
Fats 12.32g 15.37g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.171mg 5%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 4.026mg 2%
Calories 197kcal 241kcal 2%
Calcium 14mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.512mg 1%
Sodium 55mg 73mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Potassium 240mg 241mg 0%
Copper 0.077mg 0.079mg 0%
Phosphorus 165mg 166mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.009mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.051mg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Folate 7µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.866mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.531mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.773mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.031mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.585mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
50%
Ground beef

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 - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.793g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.