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Barbecue chicken vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Barbecue chicken and Chicken wings

  • Barbecue chicken has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken wings are richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 16% more.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken wings. Barbecue chicken contains 0.47µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken wings contain 0.25µg.
  • Chicken wings contain less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6% 12% 48% 21% 38% 52% 42% 7.8% 140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +29%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +35.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.8%
~equal in Sodium ~320mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.8% 0% 0% 27% 35% 99% 43% 69% 31% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +88%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.265mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 ProteinProtein +13.3%
Contains more WaterWater +32.9%
Contains more FatsFats +44.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9016.7%
Contains more OtherOther +33%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.07 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Chicken wings Opinion
Calories 226kcal 324kcal Chicken wings
Protein 22.51g 19.87g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 21.81g Chicken wings
Net carbs 0.12g 10.64g Chicken wings
Carbs 0.12g 10.94g Chicken wings
Cholesterol 127mg 79mg Chicken wings
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 16mg 20mg Chicken wings
Potassium 255mg 138mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 1.29mg Chicken wings
Sugar 0.12g Chicken wings
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wings
Copper 0.077mg 0.063mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 1.38mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg 121mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 320mg Chicken wings
Vitamin A 67IU 113IU Chicken wings
Vitamin A 20µg 34µg Chicken wings
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.06mg Chicken wings
Selenium 22µg 25.7µg Chicken wings
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.106mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.152mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 5.265mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.71mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.3mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.25µg Barbecue chicken
Folate 8µg 18µg Chicken wings
Trans Fat 0.078g Chicken wings
Choline 62.9mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 3.927g 5.83g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 8.96g Chicken wings
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 5.07g Chicken wings
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.219mg Chicken wings
Threonine 0.657mg 0.795mg Chicken wings
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.941mg Chicken wings
Leucine 1.549mg 1.421mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 1.474mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.499mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.785mg Chicken wings
Valine 0.935mg 0.953mg Chicken wings
Histidine 0.592mg 0.547mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken wings
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken wings
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken wings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Chicken wings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
25%
Chicken wings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
38%
Chicken wings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.903g)
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.
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients
  2. Chicken wings - 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.