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Turkey bacon vs. Chicken wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey bacon and Chicken wing

  • Turkey bacon has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Chicken wing is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Turkey bacon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 39% more than Chicken wing.
  • Chicken wing contains 3 times less Sodium than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon contains 1069mg of Sodium, while Chicken wing contains 320mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared 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 Phosphorus +83.5%
Contains more Potassium +152.9%
Contains more Zinc +84.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Manganese +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +62.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.29
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Copper - 0.063
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
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 Phosphorus +83.5%
Contains more Potassium +152.9%
Contains more Zinc +84.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Manganese +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +62.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.29
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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 B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +376%
Contains more Vitamin A +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Folate +80%
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 3% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 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 B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +376%
Contains more Vitamin A +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.71

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33.8%
Contains more Other +191.5%
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +28.8%
Contains more Carbs +478.8%
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 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 +33.8%
Contains more Other +191.5%
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +28.8%
Contains more Carbs +478.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.07
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.07

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 15.94g 19.87g Chicken wing
Fats 16.93g 21.81g Chicken wing
Carbs 1.89g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 226kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 80mg 20mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 1.29mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 222mg 121mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 138mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 320mg Chicken wing
Zinc 2.54mg 1.38mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.063mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 15.8µg 25.7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 34IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.106mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.152mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 5.265mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.71mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.3mg Chicken wing
Folate 10µg 18µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.25µg Turkey bacon
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 86mg 79mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 0.184g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 4.52g 5.83g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 8.96g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 5.07g Chicken wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Chicken wing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Turkey bacon
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.