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Turkey wing vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey wing and Turkey bacon different?

  • Turkey wing is higher in Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Turkey bacon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Turkey bacon is 44% higher.
  • Turkey wing contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey bacon. While Turkey wing contains 0.41mg of Vitamin B6, Turkey bacon contains only 0.244mg.
  • Turkey wing has less Cholesterol.

Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Turkey bacon, unprepared are the varieties 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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +471.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.4%
Contains more IronIron +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.8%

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% 2% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +205.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.032mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.9%
Contains more FatsFats +37.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +251.5%
~equal in Water ~61.83g

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
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.3%

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 Turkey bacon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Turkey bacon Opinion
Calories 197kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Protein 20.22g 15.94g Turkey wing
Fats 12.32g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Net carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 70mg 86mg Turkey wing
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Turkey wing
Calcium 14mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 240mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.26mg 1.4mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.077mg 0.068mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.54mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 165mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 55mg 1069mg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 11IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 3µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.019mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 22.4µg 15.8µg Turkey wing
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.03mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 4.032mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.244mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
Folate 7µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 3.28g 4.52g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.217mg Turkey wing
Threonine 0.866mg Turkey wing
Isoleucine 0.975mg Turkey wing
Leucine 1.531mg Turkey wing
Lysine 1.773mg Turkey wing
Methionine 0.551mg Turkey wing
Phenylalanine 0.78mg Turkey wing
Valine 1.031mg Turkey wing
Histidine 0.585mg Turkey wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.007g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Turkey bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 1014mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.