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

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Differences between turkey wing and turkey meat

  • Turkey wing contains less vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 than turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 32% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 2 times less saturated fat than turkey wing. Turkey wing contains 3.28g of saturated fat, while turkey meat contains 2.155g.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more IronIron +15.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +61%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33%
~equal in Calcium ~14mg
~equal in Potassium ~239mg

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% 1% 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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +161.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.045mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +102.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.52g

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% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.3%

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 meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 9.573mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.02µg 26%
Protein 20.22g 28.55g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.616mg 16%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.281mg 13%
Cholesterol 70mg 109mg 13%
Selenium 22.4µg 29.8µg 13%
Zinc 1.54mg 2.48mg 9%
Phosphorus 165mg 223mg 8%
Fats 12.32g 7.39g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.948mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.97g 2.647g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 2.119g 5%
Saturated fat 3.28g 2.155g 5%
Iron 1.26mg 1.09mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 103mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Copper 0.077mg 0.093mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 12µg 1%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Calories 197kcal 189kcal 0%
Carbs 0g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.06g N/A
Calcium 14mg 14mg 0%
Potassium 240mg 239mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.014mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.045mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.866mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.975mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.531mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 1.773mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 1.031mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.585mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
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 - 48mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.125g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat 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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.