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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.
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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.7%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg
~equal in Iron ~1.2mg
~equal in Copper ~0.074mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.57mg
~equal in Sodium ~59mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.018mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.4µg

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +83.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.115mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.42µg
~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
22% 7% 70%
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
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.05g
~equal in Other ~1.04g

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
31% 43% 27%
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.
Turkey wing Turkey breast
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 197kcal 157kcal Turkey wing
Protein 20.22g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 12.32g 7.02g Turkey wing
Cholesterol 70mg 65mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Turkey breast
Calcium 14mg 13mg Turkey wing
Potassium 240mg 275mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.26mg 1.2mg Turkey wing
Copper 0.077mg 0.074mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.54mg 1.57mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 165mg 186mg Turkey breast
Sodium 55mg 59mg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 11IU 6IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Turkey wing
Manganese 0.017mg 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.4µg 22.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.058mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.115mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.42µg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 7µg
Saturated Fat 3.28g 1.91g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 2.66g Turkey wing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 1.66g Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.866mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.531mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.773mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.551mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.031mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.585mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.01g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Turkey breast
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
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey breast
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 ($)

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 breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.