Turkey wing vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turkey wing and turkey breast?
- Turkey wing is richer in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, yet turkey breast is richer in vitamin B6.
- Turkey wing has 2 times more monounsaturated fat than turkey breast. Turkey wing has 4.97g of monounsaturated fat, while turkey breast has 2.66g.
- Turkey breast contains less saturated fat.
We used Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.7% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.1% |
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:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.89g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~70.05g
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Other
~1.04g
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
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 12.32g | 7.02g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.86g | 1.66g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.97g | 2.66g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.28g | 1.91g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.48mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.425mg | 5.2mg | 5% |
| Protein | 20.22g | 21.89g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 186mg | 3% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 157kcal | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.42µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.554mg | 0.621mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 275mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 1.54mg | 1.57mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 22.4µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.217mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.866mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.975mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.531mg | 1.704mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.773mg | 1.996mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.78mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.031mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey breast 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 ($)