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

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How are turkey wing and luncheon meat different?

  • Turkey wing is higher in vitamin B6 and copper; however, luncheon meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for luncheon meat is 33% higher.
  • Turkey wing contains 3 times more copper than luncheon meat. While turkey wing contains 0.077mg of copper, luncheon meat contains only 0.03mg.
  • Turkey wing has less sodium.

Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned are the varieties used 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 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more IronIron +29.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71%
~equal in Phosphorus ~170mg

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% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +135.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +190.7%
~equal in Fats ~12.77g
~equal in Water ~65.87g

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% 51% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.4%

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 Luncheon meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Luncheon meat DV% diff.
Sodium 55mg 820mg 33%
Selenium 22.4µg 38.3µg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.92µg 22%
Choline 63.9mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.272mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 1.565g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.213mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.128mg 7%
Zinc 1.54mg 2.15mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 5.225mg 5%
Protein 20.22g 17.5g 5%
Copper 0.077mg 0.03mg 5%
Iron 1.26mg 0.97mg 4%
Cholesterol 70mg 78mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.28g 3.944g 3%
Folate 7µg 0µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.97g 5.685g 2%
Potassium 240mg 300mg 2%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.037mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 5mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.613mg 1%
Fats 12.32g 12.77g 1%
Phosphorus 165mg 170mg 1%
Calories 197kcal 189kcal 0%
Carbs 0g 1.04g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.04g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0%
Threonine 0.866mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.975mg 0%
Leucine 1.531mg 0%
Lysine 1.773mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0%
Valine 1.031mg 0%
Histidine 0.585mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Luncheon meat
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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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 - 765mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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

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.