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Turkey wing vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between turkey wing and mortadella

  • Turkey wing has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, mortadella is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11761% more than turkey wing.
  • Mortadella contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than turkey wing. Turkey wing contains 0.41mg of vitamin B6, while mortadella contains 0.13mg.
  • Turkey wing has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of mortadella is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.5%
~equal in Selenium ~22.6µg

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% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +279.5%
~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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%
Contains more FatsFats +106.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +197.9%

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
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.12g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 153mg 11761%
Sodium 55mg 1246mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.48µg 45%
Saturated fat 3.28g 9.51g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.13mg 22%
Fats 12.32g 25.39g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 4.97g 11.38g 16%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 2.673mg 11%
Phosphorus 165mg 97mg 10%
Protein 20.22g 16.37g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.119mg 6%
Calories 197kcal 311kcal 6%
Zinc 1.54mg 2.1mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Cholesterol 70mg 56mg 5%
Copper 0.077mg 0.06mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 3.12g 2%
Iron 1.26mg 1.4mg 2%
Potassium 240mg 163mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.44mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.03mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.05g 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.05g N/A
Calcium 14mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Selenium 22.4µg 22.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.866mg 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.975mg 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.531mg 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.773mg 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.598mg 0%
Valine 1.031mg 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.585mg 0.52mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Mortadella
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
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

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 - 1191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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.
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.