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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 of 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.
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% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
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%
~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 2.3% 0.42% 0% 15% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +57.1%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.574mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.401mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
17% 19% 62%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.47g

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% 49% 12%
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.
Turkey wing Pork leg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Pork leg Opinion
Calories 197kcal 245kcal Pork leg
Protein 20.22g 17.43g Turkey wing
Fats 12.32g 18.87g Pork leg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Cholesterol 70mg 73mg Turkey wing
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Turkey wing
Calcium 14mg 5mg Turkey wing
Potassium 240mg 315mg Pork leg
Iron 1.26mg 0.85mg Turkey wing
Copper 0.077mg 0.065mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.54mg 1.93mg Pork leg
Phosphorus 165mg 199mg Pork leg
Sodium 55mg 47mg Pork leg
Vitamin A 11IU 7IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Turkey wing
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Manganese 0.017mg 0.023mg Pork leg
Selenium 22.4µg 29.4µg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.2mg Pork leg
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 4.574mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.401mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.63µg Pork leg
Folate 7µg 7µg
Saturated Fat 3.28g 6.54g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 8.38g Pork leg
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 2.01g Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.208mg Turkey wing
Threonine 0.866mg 0.776mg Turkey wing
Isoleucine 0.975mg 0.787mg Turkey wing
Leucine 1.531mg 1.376mg Turkey wing
Lysine 1.773mg 1.55mg Turkey wing
Methionine 0.551mg 0.444mg Turkey wing
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.689mg Turkey wing
Valine 1.031mg 0.931mg Turkey wing
Histidine 0.585mg 0.659mg Pork leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Pork leg
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
42%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg
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.

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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.