Turkey wing vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Turkey wing and Turkey leg different?
- Turkey wing is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Turkey leg is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, and Iron.
- Turkey leg covers your daily need of Zinc 14% more than Turkey wing.
- Turkey wing contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey leg. Turkey wing contains 3.28g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey leg contains 2.06g.
Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw 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.
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Sodium
-25.7%
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Calcium
+21.4%
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Iron
+36.5%
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Potassium
+13.8%
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Zinc
+100.6%
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Copper
+84.4%
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Manganese
+29.4%
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Selenium
+17.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
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Sodium
-25.7%
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Calcium
+21.4%
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Iron
+36.5%
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Potassium
+13.8%
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Zinc
+100.6%
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Copper
+84.4%
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Manganese
+29.4%
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Selenium
+17.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
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.
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Vitamin A
+266.7%
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Vitamin B3
+50.2%
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Vitamin B6
+20.6%
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Vitamin B1
+54%
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Vitamin B2
+91.8%
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Vitamin B5
+96.8%
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Folate
+42.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.39
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Vitamin A
+266.7%
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Vitamin B3
+50.2%
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Vitamin B6
+20.6%
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Vitamin B1
+54%
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Vitamin B2
+91.8%
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Vitamin B5
+96.8%
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Folate
+42.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.39
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+83.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.54
Equal in Water - 72.69
Equal in Other - 1.05
Protein:
20.22 g
Fats:
12.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.49 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
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Fats
+83.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.54
Equal in Water - 72.69
Equal in Other - 1.05
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+141.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+56.3%
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Saturated Fat
-37.2%
Saturated Fat:
3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.86 g
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+141.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+56.3%
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Saturated Fat
-37.2%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 20.22g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 12.32g | 6.72g |
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| Calories | 197kcal | 144kcal |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 177mg |
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| Potassium | 240mg | 273mg |
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| Sodium | 55mg | 74mg |
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| Zinc | 1.54mg | 3.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.142mg |
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| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.425mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.554mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.34mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.39µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.217mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.866mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.975mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 1.531mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 1.773mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.78mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 1.031mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.598mg |
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| Cholesterol | 70mg | 71mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.28g | 2.06g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.97g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.86g | 1.83g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg 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 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 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.