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

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What are the main differences between Chicken wing and Pork belly?

  • Chicken wing is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B5, yet Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork belly's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 68% higher.
  • Chicken wing has 18 times more Folate than Pork belly. Chicken wing has 18µg of Folate, while Pork belly has 1µg.
  • Pork belly contains less Sodium.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Pork, fresh, belly, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +300%
Contains more Iron +148.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +221.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -90%
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 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +148.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +221.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -90%

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 +1030%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +236%
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 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1030%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +236%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +112.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Contains more Fats +143.1%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +112.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Contains more Fats +143.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.4%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Pork belly Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 9.34g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 53.01g Pork belly
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 5mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 0.52mg Chicken wing
Magnesium 16mg 4mg Chicken wing
Phosphorus 121mg 108mg Chicken wing
Potassium 138mg 185mg Pork belly
Sodium 320mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 1.38mg 1.02mg Chicken wing
Copper 0.063mg 0.052mg Chicken wing
Manganese 0.06mg 0.006mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 8µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 10IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 3µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.39mg Pork belly
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.242mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 4.647mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.256mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.13mg Chicken wing
Folate 18µg 1µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.84µg Pork belly
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 72mg Pork belly
Saturated Fat 5.83g 19.33g 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 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 5.65g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Pork belly
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
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.