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Chicken wing vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken wing and Pork bacon

  • Pork bacon is higher than Chicken wing in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 81% higher.
  • Chicken wing has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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 +100%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Iron +15.5%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.2%
Contains more Potassium +290.6%
Contains more Zinc +143.5%
Contains more Copper +188.9%
Contains more Selenium +129.6%
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 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Iron +15.5%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.2%
Contains more Potassium +290.6%
Contains more Zinc +143.5%
Contains more Copper +188.9%
Contains more Selenium +129.6%

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 +205.4%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +364%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.309
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 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +205.4%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +364%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +710.4%
Contains more Water +269.1%
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Fats +98.4%
Contains more Other +509.4%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more Carbs +710.4%
Contains more Water +269.1%
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Fats +98.4%
Contains more Other +509.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.859
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.859

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Pork bacon Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 1.35g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 21.81g 43.27g Pork bacon
Carbs 10.94g 1.35g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 10mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 1.49mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 16mg 30mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 121mg 506mg Pork bacon
Potassium 138mg 539mg Pork bacon
Sodium 320mg 2193mg Chicken wing
Zinc 1.38mg 3.36mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.063mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.06mg 0.022mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 113IU 37IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 11µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.251mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.309mg Pork bacon
Folate 18µg 2µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.16µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 0.795mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 0.941mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 1.421mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 1.474mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.499mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 0.953mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.547mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 79mg 107mg Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 14.187g 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 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 4.859g Chicken wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken wing Pork bacon
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
53%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing contains less Sodium (difference - 1873mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.357g)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.