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

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Differences between Chicken wing and Pork shoulder

  • Chicken wing is higher in Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Pork shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 55% higher.
  • Chicken wing has 5 times more Sodium than Pork shoulder. While Chicken wing has 320mg of Sodium, Pork shoulder has only 65mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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 +33.3%
Contains more Iron +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Potassium +118.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +95.7%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Equal in Selenium - 25.5
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 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Potassium +118.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +95.7%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Equal in Selenium - 25.5

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 +37.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +623.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.719
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% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +623.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.719

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.7%
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Water +38.5%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +15.7%
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Water +38.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.24
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.24

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Pork shoulder Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 17.18g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 17.99g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 236kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 15mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 1.05mg Chicken wing
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Pork shoulder
Phosphorus 121mg 182mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 138mg 302mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 320mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 1.38mg 2.7mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.063mg 0.084mg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.06mg 0.011mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 25.5µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 7IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 2µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.19mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.275mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 3.833mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.719mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.348mg Pork shoulder
Folate 18µg 5µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.74µg Pork shoulder
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.208mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.795mg 0.768mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.941mg 0.781mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg 1.36mg Chicken wing
Lysine 1.474mg 1.531mg Pork shoulder
Methionine 0.499mg 0.441mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.681mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.953mg 0.921mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.547mg 0.656mg Pork shoulder
Cholesterol 79mg 71mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 5.83g 6.24g 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 8.01g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 1.92g Chicken wing

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Chicken wing Pork shoulder
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
50%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder 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 Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.41g)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.