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Turkey wing vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey wing and Pork chop

  • Turkey wing has less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pork chop covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 37% more than Turkey wing.
  • Turkey wing has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains more IronIron +44.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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% 0.66% 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% 0.9% 4.2% 30% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +880%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more OtherOther +102.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more FatsFats +16.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~61.45g

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.887g

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 Pork chop
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Pork chop Opinion
Calories 197kcal 231kcal Pork chop
Protein 20.22g 23.72g Pork chop
Fats 12.32g 14.35g Pork chop
Cholesterol 70mg 78mg Turkey wing
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Turkey wing
Calcium 14mg 56mg Pork chop
Potassium 240mg 315mg Pork chop
Iron 1.26mg 0.87mg Turkey wing
Copper 0.077mg 0.105mg Pork chop
Zinc 1.54mg 3.15mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 165mg 241mg Pork chop
Sodium 55mg 74mg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 11IU 15IU Pork chop
Vitamin A 3µg 4µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Manganese 0.017mg 0.01mg Turkey wing
Selenium 22.4µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.489mg Pork chop
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.66µg Pork chop
Folate 7µg 0µg Turkey wing
Trans Fat 0.066g Turkey wing
Choline 67.5mg Pork chop
Saturated Fat 3.28g 4.339g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 4.887g Turkey wing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 1.894g Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 0.866mg 1.043mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.123mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.531mg 1.952mg Pork chop
Lysine 1.773mg 2.109mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.551mg 0.65mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.985mg Pork chop
Valine 1.031mg 1.2mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.585mg 0.965mg Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.001g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.011g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Pork chop
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
52%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
53%
Pork chop

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 - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.059g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.