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Ground chicken vs. Chicken wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ground chicken and Chicken wing

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, however, Chicken wing has more Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Chicken wing is 21% higher.
  • Chicken wing has 5 times less Potassium than Ground chicken. Ground chicken has 677mg of Potassium, while Chicken wing has 138mg.
  • Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter.

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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 Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.4%
Contains more Potassium +390.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Zinc +39.1%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Manganese +275%
Contains more Selenium +79.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.063
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.4%
Contains more Potassium +390.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Zinc +39.1%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Manganese +275%
Contains more Selenium +79.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.063

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 B1 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Water +40.5%
Contains more Fats +99.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +33%
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Water +40.5%
Contains more Fats +99.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +33%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.8%
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground chicken Chicken wing
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 23.28g 19.87g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 21.81g Chicken wing
Carbs 0g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 189kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 8mg 20mg Chicken wing
Iron 0.93mg 1.29mg Chicken wing
Magnesium 28mg 16mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 121mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 138mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 320mg Ground chicken
Zinc 1.92mg 1.38mg Ground chicken
Copper 0.062mg 0.063mg Chicken wing
Manganese 0.016mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 14.3µg 25.7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.106mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.152mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 5.265mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.71mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.3mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 18µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.25µg Ground chicken
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.219mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.97mg 0.795mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.941mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg 1.421mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 1.474mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.499mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.785mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg 0.953mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg 0.547mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 79mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 0.087g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 3.11g 5.83g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 8.96g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 5.07g Chicken wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken Chicken wing
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
43%
Ground chicken
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken 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 Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients
  2. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.