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Chicken wing vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken wing and Chicken meat

  • Chicken wing has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Chicken meat covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 20% more than Chicken wing.
  • Chicken meat has 4 times less Sodium than Chicken wing. Chicken wing has 320mg of Sodium, while Chicken meat has 82mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.26
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Equal in Selenium - 23.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.26
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Equal in Selenium - 23.9

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 B1 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +60.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Water +28.7%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +60.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Water +28.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 21.81g 13.6g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 239kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 15mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 1.26mg Chicken wing
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 121mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 138mg 223mg Chicken meat
Sodium 320mg 82mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.38mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.063mg 0.066mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.06mg 0.02mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 23.9µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.063mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 18µg 5µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.795mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.941mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.421mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 1.474mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.499mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.953mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.547mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 79mg 88mg Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 3.79g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.04g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 5.34g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 2.97g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Chicken meat
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
27%
Chicken wing
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/nutrients
  2. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.