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

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Differences between Chicken wing and Duck meat

  • Chicken wing is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Duck meat is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Duck meat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 19% higher.
  • Chicken wing has 5 times more Sodium than Duck meat. While Chicken wing has 320mg of Sodium, Duck meat has only 59mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Duck, domesticated, 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 +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.5%
Contains more Iron +109.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.8%
Contains more Copper +260.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.5%
Contains more Iron +109.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.8%
Contains more Copper +260.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 16

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 B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.825
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 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.825

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Equal in Protein - 18.99
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Equal in Protein - 18.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44%

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 Duck meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Duck meat Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 18.99g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 28.35g Duck meat
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 11mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 2.7mg Duck meat
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 121mg 156mg Duck meat
Potassium 138mg 204mg Duck meat
Sodium 320mg 59mg Duck meat
Zinc 1.38mg 1.86mg Duck meat
Copper 0.063mg 0.227mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.06mg 0.019mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 20µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 210IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Duck meat
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.174mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.269mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 4.825mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.18mg Chicken wing
Folate 18µg 6µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.3µg Duck meat
Vitamin K 5.1µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.795mg 0.773mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.941mg 0.872mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg 1.465mg Duck meat
Lysine 1.474mg 1.486mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.499mg 0.475mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.752mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.953mg 0.938mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.547mg 0.462mg Chicken wing
Cholesterol 79mg 84mg Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 9.67g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 3.65g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Duck 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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.84g)
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 - $2)
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.