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

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How are Chicken wing and Pork hock different?

  • Chicken wing is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Pork hock is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pork hock is 32% higher.
  • Chicken wing contains 18 times more Folate than Pork hock. While Chicken wing contains 18µg of Folate, Pork hock contains only 1µg.
  • Pork hock has less Saturated Fat.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Pork, pickled pork hocks are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +13.2%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.7%
Contains more Potassium +193.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Zinc +72.5%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Selenium - 26.3
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 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +13.2%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.7%
Contains more Potassium +193.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Zinc +72.5%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Selenium - 26.3

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 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.8%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104%
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% 4% 0% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 1% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.8%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +106.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +47.2%
Contains more Other +99.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.11
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% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Fats +106.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +47.2%
Contains more Other +99.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Pork hock Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 19.11g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 10.54g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 171kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 19mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 1.14mg Chicken wing
Magnesium 16mg 6mg Chicken wing
Phosphorus 121mg 60mg Chicken wing
Potassium 138mg 47mg Chicken wing
Sodium 320mg 1050mg Chicken wing
Zinc 1.38mg 2.38mg Pork hock
Copper 0.063mg 0.082mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.06mg 0.022mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 113IU 76IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 23µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.08mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.068mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 1.1mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.344mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.064mg Chicken wing
Folate 18µg 1µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.51µg Pork hock
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.038mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.795mg 0.516mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.941mg 0.325mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg 0.841mg Chicken wing
Lysine 1.474mg 0.822mg Chicken wing
Methionine 0.499mg 0.211mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.554mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.953mg 0.478mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.547mg 0.211mg Chicken wing
Cholesterol 79mg 89mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 0.113g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 3.231g Pork hock
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 5.134g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 1.198g Chicken wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Pork hock
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
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.599g)
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 - 730mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pork hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.