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Turkey wing vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turkey wing and roast beef different?

  • Turkey wing is richer in selenium, while roast beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Roast beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 69% more than turkey wing.
  • Turkey wing contains 2 times more saturated fat than roast beef. Turkey wing contains 3.28g of saturated fat, while roast beef contains 1.318g.

Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced types were used 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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.6%
Contains more IronIron +62.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.7%
~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% 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% 1% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +423.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.566mg

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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +233.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +10.9%
Contains more OtherOther +243.3%
~equal in Protein ~18.62g

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
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +226.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +959.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Roast beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.04µg 69%
Sodium 55mg 853mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 0.27g 17%
Zinc 1.54mg 3.2mg 15%
Selenium 22.4µg 14.7µg 14%
Fats 12.32g 3.69g 13%
Potassium 240mg 647mg 12%
Phosphorus 165mg 242mg 11%
Iron 1.26mg 2.05mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.97g 1.521g 9%
Saturated fat 3.28g 1.318g 9%
Choline 43.9mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.213mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 5.581mg 7%
Cholesterol 70mg 51mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.46mg 4%
Calories 197kcal 115kcal 4%
Protein 20.22g 18.62g 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.043mg 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.086mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 7µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.64g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.64g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.29g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.566mg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Roast beef
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
46%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.962g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef
Roast beef 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 ($)
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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.