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

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What are the main differences between Barbecue chicken and Turkey wing?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Turkey wing is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 19% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 6 times more Sodium than Turkey wing. Barbecue chicken has 335mg of Sodium, while Turkey wing has 55mg.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Iron +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Manganese +240%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Potassium - 240
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
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 5% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 3% 123%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Iron +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Manganese +240%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Potassium - 240
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Selenium - 22.4

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 A +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 13% 26% 83% 34% 95% 6% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Fats +22.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10.2%
Equal in Water - 66.49
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Fats +22.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10.2%
Equal in Water - 66.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.3%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.3%

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 Turkey wing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Turkey wing Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Protein 22.51g 20.22g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 12.32g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Calories 226kcal 197kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g Turkey wing
Calcium 16mg 14mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 1.26mg Turkey wing
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Phosphorus 218mg 165mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 240mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 55mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.78mg 1.54mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.077mg
Manganese 0.005mg 0.017mg Turkey wing
Selenium 22µg 22.4µg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 67IU 11IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 3µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.05mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.11mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 4.425mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.554mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.41mg Turkey wing
Folate 8µg 7µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.39µg Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.217mg Turkey wing
Threonine 0.657mg 0.866mg Turkey wing
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.975mg Turkey wing
Leucine 1.549mg 1.531mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 1.773mg Turkey wing
Methionine 0.565mg 0.551mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.78mg Turkey wing
Valine 0.935mg 1.031mg Turkey wing
Histidine 0.592mg 0.585mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 70mg Turkey wing
Trans Fat 0.078g Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 3.927g 3.28g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 4.97g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 2.86g Turkey wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Turkey 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
25%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Turkey wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/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.