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

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Differences between Chicken wing and Pork loin

  • Chicken wing is higher in Iron, however, Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 66% higher.
  • Chicken wing has 6 times more Sodium than Pork loin. While Chicken wing has 320mg of Sodium, Pork loin has only 50mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 +11.1%
Contains more Iron +63.3%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.8%
Contains more Potassium +158%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +29.2%
Equal in Calcium - 18
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% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +63.3%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.8%
Contains more Potassium +158%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +29.2%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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 +1514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.723
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% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.723

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +73.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Contains more Water +44.8%
Equal in Protein - 19.74
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +73.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Contains more Water +44.8%
Equal in Protein - 19.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Pork loin Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 19.74g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 12.58g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 198kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 18mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 0.79mg Chicken wing
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 121mg 197mg Pork loin
Potassium 138mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 320mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.38mg 1.74mg Pork loin
Copper 0.063mg 0.056mg Chicken wing
Manganese 0.06mg 0.011mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 113IU 7IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 2µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 4.58mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Folate 18µg 1µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.53µg Pork loin
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.795mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.941mg 0.91mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.474mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.499mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.785mg
Valine 0.953mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.547mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 79mg 63mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 5.83g 4.36g Pork loin
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 5.61g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 1.34g Chicken wing

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Chicken wing Pork loin
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
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin 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 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 ($)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.