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

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What are the main differences between Pork jowl and Chicken wing?

  • Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Chicken wing is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 97% higher.
  • Pork jowl has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Chicken wing. Pork jowl has 0.386mg of Vitamin B1, while Chicken wing has 0.106mg.
  • Chicken wing contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter types in this comparison.

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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 -92.2%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +207.1%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +1613.3%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +207.1%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +1613.3%
Equal in Potassium - 138

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 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228%
Contains more Vitamin A +1155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 97% 55% 86% 15% 21% 1% 103% 0%
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 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228%
Contains more Vitamin A +1155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +219.2%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Protein +211.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +108.2%
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 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 Fats +219.2%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Protein +211.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +108.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 6.38g 19.87g Chicken wing
Fats 69.61g 21.81g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 655kcal 324kcal Pork jowl
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 4mg 20mg Chicken wing
Iron 0.42mg 1.29mg Chicken wing
Magnesium 3mg 16mg Chicken wing
Phosphorus 86mg 121mg Chicken wing
Potassium 148mg 138mg Pork jowl
Sodium 25mg 320mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 1.38mg Chicken wing
Copper 0.04mg 0.063mg Chicken wing
Manganese 0.005mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 1.5µg 25.7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 9IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.106mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.152mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 5.265mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.71mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.3mg Chicken wing
Folate 1µg 18µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 0.25µg Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.219mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.21mg 0.795mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.941mg Chicken wing
Leucine 0.446mg 1.421mg Chicken wing
Lysine 0.528mg 1.474mg Chicken wing
Methionine 0.095mg 0.499mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.785mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.305mg 0.953mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.072mg 0.547mg Chicken wing
Cholesterol 90mg 79mg Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 25.26g 5.83g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 8.96g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 5.07g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl 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
32%
Pork jowl
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
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 - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pork jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.