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Barbecue chicken vs. Chicken wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Barbecue chicken and Chicken wing

  • Barbecue chicken has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken wing is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 16% more.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken wing. Barbecue chicken contains 0.47µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken wing contains 0.25µg.
  • Chicken wing contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter.

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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 Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.2%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains more Zinc +29%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +35.8%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Equal in Sodium - 320
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.2%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains more Zinc +29%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +35.8%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Equal in Sodium - 320

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.265
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.265

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Water +32.9%
Contains more Fats +44.6%
Contains more Carbs +9016.7%
Contains more Other +33%
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Water +32.9%
Contains more Fats +44.6%
Contains more Carbs +9016.7%
Contains more Other +33%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.8%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barbecue chicken Chicken wing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 22.51g 19.87g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 21.81g Chicken wing
Carbs 0.12g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 226kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g Chicken wing
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 16mg 20mg Chicken wing
Iron 0.95mg 1.29mg Chicken wing
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg 121mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 138mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 320mg Chicken wing
Zinc 1.78mg 1.38mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.063mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 22µg 25.7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 67IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.106mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.152mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 5.265mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.71mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.3mg Chicken wing
Folate 8µg 18µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.25µg Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.219mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.657mg 0.795mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.941mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.549mg 1.421mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 1.474mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.499mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.785mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.935mg 0.953mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.592mg 0.547mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 79mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 0.078g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 3.927g 5.83g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 8.96g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 5.07g Chicken wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Chicken wing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Barbecue chicken
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.903g)
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.
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.

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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients
  2. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.