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

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Differences between Pork shoulder and Chicken wing

  • Pork shoulder is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Chicken wing is richer in Vitamin B3, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pork shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 55% higher.
  • Pork shoulder has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken wing. While Pork shoulder has 0.74µg of Vitamin B12, Chicken wing has only 0.25µg.
  • Pork shoulder has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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 +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Potassium +118.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +95.7%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Equal in Selenium - 25.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Potassium +118.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +95.7%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Equal in Selenium - 25.7

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 +623.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196%
Contains more Vitamin A +1514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
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% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 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 +623.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196%
Contains more Vitamin A +1514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.71

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Protein +15.7%
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +44.4%
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 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 +38.5%
Contains more Protein +15.7%
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +44.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.83
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.83

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork shoulder Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 17.18g 19.87g Chicken wing
Fats 17.99g 21.81g Chicken wing
Carbs 0g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 236kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 15mg 20mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.05mg 1.29mg Chicken wing
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Pork shoulder
Phosphorus 182mg 121mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 302mg 138mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 65mg 320mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 2.7mg 1.38mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.084mg 0.063mg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.011mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.5µg 25.7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 7IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.19mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.106mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.152mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 5.265mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 0.71mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.3mg Pork shoulder
Folate 5µg 18µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 0.25µg Pork shoulder
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.219mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.768mg 0.795mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.781mg 0.941mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.36mg 1.421mg Chicken wing
Lysine 1.531mg 1.474mg Pork shoulder
Methionine 0.441mg 0.499mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.785mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.921mg 0.953mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.656mg 0.547mg Pork shoulder
Cholesterol 71mg 79mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 6.24g 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 8.01g 8.96g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 5.07g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork shoulder 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
50%
Pork shoulder
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder 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 Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.41g)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.