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Turkey wing vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey wing and Horse meat?

  • Turkey wing is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Horse meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 115% higher.
  • Turkey wing has 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Horse meat. Turkey wing has 4.97g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Horse meat has 2.12g.
  • Horse meat contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 18% 2.4% 33% 189% 57% 104% 106% 7.2% 2.9% 74%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.9%
Contains more IronIron +299.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.4%
~equal in Sodium ~55mg

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% 0.66% 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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 28% 91% 0% 76% 395% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +710.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.84mg
~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
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +103.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.2%
Contains more OtherOther +88.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~63.98g

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.85 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +134.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.1%

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 Horse meat
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Horse meat Opinion
Calories 197kcal 175kcal Turkey wing
Protein 20.22g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 12.32g 6.05g Turkey wing
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 70mg 68mg Horse meat
Magnesium 21mg 25mg Horse meat
Calcium 14mg 8mg Turkey wing
Potassium 240mg 379mg Horse meat
Iron 1.26mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Copper 0.077mg 0.171mg Horse meat
Zinc 1.54mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 165mg 247mg Horse meat
Sodium 55mg 55mg
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Turkey wing
Manganese 0.017mg 0.022mg Horse meat
Selenium 22.4µg 13.5µg Turkey wing
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.1mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.12mg Horse meat
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.554mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.33mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Folate 7µg Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 3.28g 1.9g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 2.12g Turkey wing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 0.85g Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 0.866mg 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 1.531mg 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 1.773mg 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.551mg 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 1.031mg 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 0.585mg 1.081mg Horse meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Horse meat
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
48%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (55 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.