Turkey wing vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turkey wing and turkey neck
- Turkey neck is richer than turkey wing in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for turkey neck is 57% higher.
- Turkey wing contains 2 times more saturated fat than turkey neck. Turkey wing contains 3.28g of saturated fat, while turkey neck contains 1.647g.
Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat, and skin, raw and Turkey from whole, neck, meat, only, raw.
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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 | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +229.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.7% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +12.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +351.3% |
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:
16.51 g
Fats:
6.04 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.92 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.7% |
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Carbs
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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
1.647 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.478 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +172.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 1.76µg | 57% |
| Zinc | 1.54mg | 3.39mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 115mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 28.6µg | 11% |
| Fats | 12.32g | 6.04g | 10% |
| Choline | 54mg | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.86g | 1.478g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.97g | 1.824g | 8% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 233mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.211mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.28g | 1.647g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
| Protein | 20.22g | 16.51g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.554mg | 0.801mg | 5% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 125kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.364mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.425mg | 4.924mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 133mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.01mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 160mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.217mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.866mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.975mg | 0.473mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.531mg | 1.144mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.773mg | 1.363mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.78mg | 0.532mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.031mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey neck is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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.