Chicken wing vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chicken wing and Chicken breast
- Chicken wing has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken breast is 59% higher.
- Chicken breast has 5 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Chicken wing. Chicken wing has 8.96g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Chicken breast has 1.72g.
- Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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.
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Calcium
+25%
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Iron
+13.2%
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Zinc
+27.8%
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Copper
+16.7%
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Manganese
+185.7%
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Magnesium
+93.8%
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Phosphorus
+103.3%
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Potassium
+100%
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Sodium
-75.3%
Equal in Selenium - 26.2
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Calcium
+25%
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Iron
+13.2%
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Zinc
+27.8%
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Copper
+16.7%
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Manganese
+185.7%
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Magnesium
+93.8%
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Phosphorus
+103.3%
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Potassium
+100%
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Sodium
-75.3%
Equal in Selenium - 26.2
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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Vitamin A
+391.3%
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Vitamin B1
+34.2%
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Vitamin B2
+21.6%
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Folate
+350%
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Vitamin B3
+180.8%
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Vitamin B5
+46.5%
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Vitamin B6
+113.3%
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Vitamin B12
+48%
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Vitamin A
+391.3%
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Vitamin B1
+34.2%
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Vitamin B2
+21.6%
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Folate
+350%
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Vitamin B3
+180.8%
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Vitamin B5
+46.5%
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Vitamin B6
+113.3%
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Vitamin B12
+48%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+363.1%
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Carbs
+2045.1%
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Protein
+68.3%
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Water
+30.3%
Equal in Other - 1.13
Protein:
19.87 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
10.94 g
Water:
46.21 g
Other:
1.17 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
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Fats
+363.1%
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Carbs
+2045.1%
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Protein
+68.3%
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Water
+30.3%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+420.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+373.8%
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Saturated Fat
-77.9%
Saturated Fat:
5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.07 g
Saturated Fat:
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.07 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+420.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+373.8%
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Saturated Fat
-77.9%
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0.51g |
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| Protein | 19.87g | 33.44g |
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| Fats | 21.81g | 4.71g |
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| Carbs | 10.94g | 0.51g |
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| Calories | 324kcal | 187kcal |
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| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1.29mg | 1.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 121mg | 246mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 276mg |
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| Sodium | 320mg | 79mg |
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| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.08mg |
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| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.054mg |
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| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 25.7µg | 26.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 113IU | 23IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 34µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 14.782mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 1.04mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.64mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.37µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.39mg |
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| Threonine | 0.795mg | 1.412mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 1.765mg |
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| Leucine | 1.421mg | 2.509mg |
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| Lysine | 1.474mg | 2.836mg |
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| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.925mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 1.328mg |
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| Valine | 0.953mg | 1.659mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 1.037mg |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 91mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.83g | 1.29g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.01g | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.02g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.96g | 1.72g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 1.07g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.54g)
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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