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Turkey wing vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between turkey wing and meatball?

  • Turkey wing is higher in vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B3, yet meatball is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and fiber.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for sodium is 27% more.
  • Turkey wing has 2 times more vitamin B6 than meatball. While turkey wing has 0.41mg of vitamin B6, meatball has only 0.202mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turkey wing is lower.

We used Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
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 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +471.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.3%
Contains more IronIron +40.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1558.8%
~equal in Zinc ~1.66mg

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% 7.3% 8.4% 1.5% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +156.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +414.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.4%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%
Contains more FatsFats +80.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +71.1%

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
38% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Meatball DV% diff.
Sodium 55mg 666mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1µg 25%
Saturated fat 3.28g 7.627g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.202mg 16%
Fats 12.32g 22.21g 15%
Selenium 22.4µg 15.3µg 13%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.282mg 12%
Protein 20.22g 14.4g 12%
Phosphorus 165mg 239mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.97g 9.188g 11%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.23mg 9%
Choline 45.2mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 3.108mg 8%
Folate 7µg 36µg 7%
Vitamin K 8.2µg 7%
Calcium 14mg 80mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.924mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.136mg 7%
Iron 1.26mg 1.77mg 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.123mg 5%
Calories 197kcal 286kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.06g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 3.346g 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 22µg 2%
Potassium 240mg 296mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 31mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Starch 2.25g 1%
Zinc 1.54mg 1.66mg 1%
Cholesterol 70mg 66mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.76g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 3.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.577g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.21g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 611mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.347g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.