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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% 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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +254.5%
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 Opinion
Calories 197kcal 189kcal Turkey wing
Protein 20.22g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 12.32g 7.39g Turkey wing
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Cholesterol 70mg 109mg Turkey wing
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 21mg 30mg Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 14mg
Potassium 240mg 239mg Turkey wing
Iron 1.26mg 1.09mg Turkey wing
Copper 0.077mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Zinc 1.54mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 165mg 223mg Turkey meat
Sodium 55mg 103mg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 11IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 3µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.017mg 0.014mg Turkey wing
Selenium 22.4µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.045mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Folate 7µg 9µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Turkey wing
Choline 87.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 3.28g 2.155g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 2.647g Turkey wing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 2.119g Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.866mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.975mg 0.796mg Turkey wing
Leucine 1.531mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 1.773mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.551mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 1.031mg 0.902mg Turkey wing
Histidine 0.585mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.005g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.008g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

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.