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Chicken wing vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken wing and Meatball

  • Chicken wing has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Meatball covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 31% more than Chicken wing.
  • Chicken wing contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Meatball. While Chicken wing contains 5.265mg of Vitamin B3, Meatball contains only 3.108mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken wing is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 less Sodium -52%
Contains more Selenium +68%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.5%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Manganese +370%
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Selenium +68%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.5%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Manganese +370%

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 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38%
Contains more Carbs +35.7%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Other +41.9%
Equal in Fats - 22.21
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +38%
Contains more Carbs +35.7%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Other +41.9%
Equal in Fats - 22.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.188
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.188

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 5.76g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 14.4g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 10.94g 8.06g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 286kcal Chicken wing
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 20mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.29mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 16mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 121mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 138mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 320mg 666mg Chicken wing
Zinc 1.38mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.063mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.06mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 25.7µg 15.3µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 73IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 22µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 3.108mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.202mg Chicken wing
Folate 18µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.219mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.795mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.941mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg Chicken wing
Lysine 1.474mg Chicken wing
Methionine 0.499mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.785mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.953mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.547mg Chicken wing
Cholesterol 79mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 7.627g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.004g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.005g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.013g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 3.346g Chicken wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken wing Meatball
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%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.797g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.