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Turkey wing vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turkey wing and Steak

  • Turkey wing has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, Steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 75% more.
  • Turkey wing has 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Steak. Turkey wing has 2.86g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Steak has 0.896g.
  • Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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%
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.3%
Contains more IronIron +90.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~163mg
~equal in Sodium ~58mg

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%
Steak
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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% 1.5% 0% 3% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +173.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +464.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more OtherOther +79.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.9%
Contains more FatsFats +54.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +219.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84.5%

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 Steak
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 Steak Opinion
Calories 197kcal 271kcal Steak
Protein 20.22g 24.85g Steak
Fats 12.32g 19.02g Steak
Cholesterol 70mg 78mg Turkey wing
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Steak
Calcium 14mg 12mg Turkey wing
Potassium 240mg 279mg Steak
Iron 1.26mg 2.4mg Steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.085mg Steak
Zinc 1.54mg 6.34mg Steak
Phosphorus 165mg 163mg Turkey wing
Sodium 55mg 58mg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 11IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A 3µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Manganese 0.017mg Turkey wing
Selenium 22.4µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.554mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.5mg Steak
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Folate 7µg 6µg Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 3.28g 8.443g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 0.896g Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.866mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 1.531mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 1.773mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.551mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.031mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.585mg 0.931mg Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.001g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.013g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Steak
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
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
59%
Steak

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 - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.163g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak 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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.