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Turkey wing vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turkey wing and lamb shoulder

  • Turkey wing has more vitamin B6, while lamb shoulder has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, selenium, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 90% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than turkey wing. Turkey wing contains 0.41mg of vitamin B6, while lamb shoulder contains 0.12mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in turkey wing is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +61.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~259mg

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% 0% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +553.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +64.3%
Contains more OtherOther +35.1%
~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
47% 45% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Lamb shoulder DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.55µg 90%
Zinc 1.54mg 4.48mg 27%
Saturated fat 3.28g 8.74g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.12mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 6.66mg 14%
Fats 12.32g 20.24g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.25mg 11%
Iron 1.26mg 2.03mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 1.61g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.97g 8.3g 8%
Cholesterol 70mg 92mg 7%
Selenium 22.4µg 25.4µg 5%
Protein 20.22g 22.53g 5%
Calories 197kcal 279kcal 4%
Copper 0.077mg 0.113mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.71mg 3%
Phosphorus 165mg 183mg 3%
Folate 7µg 20µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Potassium 240mg 259mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 23mg 0%
Calcium 14mg 18mg 0%
Sodium 55mg 65mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.021mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.866mg 0.964mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.087mg 0%
Leucine 1.531mg 1.753mg 0%
Lysine 1.773mg 1.99mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0.578mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.031mg 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.585mg 0.714mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Lamb shoulder
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
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.