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

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A recap on differences between Chicken wing and Turkey bacon

  • Chicken wing has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Turkey bacon is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Turkey bacon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 39% more than Chicken wing.
  • Turkey bacon contains 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Chicken wing. Chicken wing contains 0.106mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey bacon contains 0.03mg.
  • Turkey bacon has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Turkey bacon, unprepared.

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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 less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Manganese +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +62.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.5%
Contains more Potassium +152.9%
Contains more Zinc +84.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Copper - 0.068
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 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Manganese +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +62.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.5%
Contains more Potassium +152.9%
Contains more Zinc +84.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Copper - 0.068

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 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +376%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.675
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% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +376%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.675

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +28.8%
Contains more Carbs +478.8%
Contains more Water +33.8%
Contains more Other +191.5%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +28.8%
Contains more Carbs +478.8%
Contains more Water +33.8%
Contains more Other +191.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.699
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.699

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 1.89g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 15.94g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 16.93g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 1.89g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 226kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.29mg 1.4mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 121mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 138mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 320mg 1069mg Chicken wing
Zinc 1.38mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.063mg 0.068mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.06mg 0.019mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 15.8µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 34IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 10µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.03mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 4.032mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.675mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.244mg Chicken wing
Folate 18µg 10µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
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 86mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 0.184g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 4.52g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.007g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.006g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.01g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 6.223g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 4.699g Chicken wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Turkey bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.