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

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Differences between Pork loin and Chicken wing

  • Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Chicken wing is richer in Iron.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 66% higher.
  • Pork loin has 3 times more Potassium than Chicken wing. While Pork loin has 356mg of Potassium, Chicken wing has only 138mg.
  • Pork loin has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.8%
Contains more Potassium +158%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +29.2%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +63.3%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.8%
Contains more Potassium +158%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +29.2%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +63.3%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112%
Contains more Vitamin A +1514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.71
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112%
Contains more Vitamin A +1514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.71

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +44.8%
Contains more Fats +73.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Equal in Protein - 19.87
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 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 +44.8%
Contains more Fats +73.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Equal in Protein - 19.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.4%
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 19.74g 19.87g Chicken wing
Fats 12.58g 21.81g Chicken wing
Carbs 0g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 198kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 18mg 20mg Chicken wing
Iron 0.79mg 1.29mg Chicken wing
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 197mg 121mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 138mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 320mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 1.38mg Pork loin
Copper 0.056mg 0.063mg Chicken wing
Manganese 0.011mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 33.2µg 25.7µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.106mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.152mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 5.265mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.71mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.3mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg 18µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.25µg Pork loin
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.219mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg 0.795mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0.941mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.572mg 1.421mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg 1.474mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg 0.499mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.785mg
Valine 1.064mg 0.953mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg 0.547mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 79mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 5.83g Pork loin
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 5.61g 8.96g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 5.07g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin 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
51%
Pork loin
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin 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 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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.