Turkey wing vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turkey wing and pork leg
- Turkey wing has more iron; however, pork leg is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat.
- Pork leg covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 57% more than turkey wing.
- Turkey wing has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, wing, meat, and skin, raw and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean, and fat, raw.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1372% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +61.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.22 g
Fats:
12.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.49 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.8% |
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Carbs
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Water
~62.47g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.28 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.86 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.736mg | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 3.28g | 6.54g | 15% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 29.4µg | 13% |
| Fats | 12.32g | 18.87g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.63µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.97g | 8.38g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.2mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.86g | 2.01g | 6% |
| Protein | 20.22g | 17.43g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 0.85mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 199mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.54mg | 1.93mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.554mg | 0.685mg | 3% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 245kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 315mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.425mg | 4.574mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.401mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.217mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.866mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.975mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.531mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.773mg | 1.55mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.444mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.78mg | 0.689mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.031mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.659mg | 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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| 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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg 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 ($)
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.