Chicken wing vs Turkey wing – In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Chicken wing vs Turkey wing – In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken wing and Turkey wing?

• Chicken wing is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Turkey wing is richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
• Chicken wing’s daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 13% higher.
• Chicken wing has 6 times more Sodium than Turkey wing. Chicken wing has 320mg of Sodium, while Turkey wing has 55mg.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Turkey, all classes, wing, 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” chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

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Contains more Calcium +42.9%

Contains more Magnesium +31.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%

Contains more Potassium +73.9%

Contains less Sodium -82.8%

Contains more Zinc +11.6%

Contains more Copper +22.2%

Equal in Iron – 1.26

Contains more Calcium +42.9%

Contains more Magnesium +31.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%

Contains more Potassium +73.9%

Contains less Sodium -82.8%

Contains more Zinc +11.6%

Contains more Copper +22.2%

Equal in Iron – 1.26

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The “coverage” chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

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Contains more Vitamin A +927.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +112%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%

Contains more Folate +157.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +56%

Contains more Vitamin A +927.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +112%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%

Contains more Folate +157.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +56%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

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Contains more Fats +77%

Contains more Carbs +∞%

Contains more Other +20.6%

Contains more Water +43.9%

Equal in Protein – 20.22

Protein: 19.87 g

Fats: 21.81 g

Carbs: 10.94 g

Water: 46.21 g

Other: 1.17 g

Protein: 20.22 g

Fats: 12.32 g

Carbs: 0 g

Water: 66.49 g

Other: 0.97 g

Contains more Fats +77%

Contains more Carbs +∞%

Contains more Other +20.6%

Contains more Water +43.9%

Equal in Protein – 20.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.3%

Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%

Saturated Fat: 5.83 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g

Saturated Fat: 3.28 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.3%

Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.

Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in glycemic index
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar	Equal
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal

All nutrients comparison – raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	10.64g	0g
Protein	19.87g	20.22g
Fats	21.81g	12.32g
Carbs	10.94g	0g
Calories	324kcal	197kcal
Fiber	0.3g	0g
Calcium	20mg	14mg
Iron	1.29mg	1.26mg
Magnesium	16mg	21mg
Phosphorus	121mg	165mg
Potassium	138mg	240mg
Sodium	320mg	55mg
Zinc	1.38mg	1.54mg
Copper	0.063mg	0.077mg
Vitamin A	113IU	11IU
Vitamin A RAE	34µg	3µg
Vitamin B1	0.106mg	0.05mg
Vitamin B2	0.152mg	0.11mg
Vitamin B3	5.265mg	4.425mg
Vitamin B5	0.71mg	0.554mg
Vitamin B6	0.3mg	0.41mg
Folate	18µg	7µg
Vitamin B12	0.25µg	0.39µg
Tryptophan	0.219mg	0.217mg
Threonine	0.795mg	0.866mg
Isoleucine	0.941mg	0.975mg
Leucine	1.421mg	1.531mg
Lysine	1.474mg	1.773mg
Methionine	0.499mg	0.551mg
Phenylalanine	0.785mg	0.78mg
Valine	0.953mg	1.031mg
Histidine	0.547mg	0.585mg
Cholesterol	79mg	70mg
Saturated Fat	5.83g	3.28g
Omega-3 – DHA	0.04g	0.01g
Omega-3 – EPA	0.01g	0g
Omega-3 – DPA	0.02g	0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat	8.96g	4.97g
Polyunsaturated fat	5.07g	2.86g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Low Carbs diet
Low Calories diet
Low glycemic index diet

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)

Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score

27%

25%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

29%

29%

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?

Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference – 265mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference – 9mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference – 2.55g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference – 0)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chicken wing 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 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.