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Meatball vs. Chicken wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Meatball and Chicken wing

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, and Copper, while Chicken wing has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Meatball covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 31% more than Chicken wing.
  • Meatball contains 8 times more Fiber than Chicken wing. While Meatball contains 2.3g of Fiber, Chicken wing contains only 0.3g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chicken wing is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.5%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Manganese +370%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Selenium +68%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.5%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Manganese +370%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Selenium +68%

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 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Other +41.9%
Contains more Protein +38%
Contains more Carbs +35.7%
Equal in Fats - 21.81
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 Water +16.1%
Contains more Other +41.9%
Contains more Protein +38%
Contains more Carbs +35.7%
Equal in Fats - 21.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.96
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.96

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 14.4g 19.87g Chicken wing
Fats 22.21g 21.81g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 286kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Chicken wing
Fiber 2.3g 0.3g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 20mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.29mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 16mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 121mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 138mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 320mg Chicken wing
Zinc 1.66mg 1.38mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.063mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.06mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 25.7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 73IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.106mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.152mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 5.265mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.71mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.3mg Chicken wing
Folate 36µg 18µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.25µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
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 66mg 79mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 7.627g 5.83g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 8.96g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 5.07g Chicken wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
36%
Meatball
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.797g)
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 ($)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.