Turkey wing vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Turkey wing and Lamb?
- Turkey wing is higher in Vitamin B6, yet Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Selenium.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% more.
- Turkey wing has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb. While Turkey wing has 0.41mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb has only 0.13mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey wing is lower.
We used Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +189.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.9% |
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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +553.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +157.1% |
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:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
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Carbs
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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
8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +77.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 197kcal | 294kcal |
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| Protein | 20.22g | 24.52g |
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| Fats | 12.32g | 20.94g |
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| Cholesterol | 70mg | 97mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 240mg | 310mg |
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| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.88mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.119mg |
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| Zinc | 1.54mg | 4.46mg |
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| Phosphorus | 165mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 55mg | 72mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.425mg | 6.66mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.554mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 2.55µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.6µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 93.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.28g | 8.83g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.97g | 8.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.86g | 1.51g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.217mg | 0.287mg |
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| Threonine | 0.866mg | 1.05mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.975mg | 1.183mg |
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| Leucine | 1.531mg | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 1.773mg | 2.166mg |
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| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.629mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.78mg | 0.998mg |
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| Valine | 1.031mg | 1.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.777mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
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 - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)