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Canadian bacon vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Canadian bacon and chicken wings different?

  • Canadian bacon is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B12; however, chicken wings are richer in iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for Canadian bacon is 47% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 7 times more potassium than chicken wings. While Canadian bacon contains 999mg of potassium, chicken wings contain only 138mg.
  • Chicken wings have less sodium.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter are the varieties used in this article.

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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 19% 2.1% 88% 21% 21% 47% 132% 130% 2.1% 275%
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 +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +623.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more IronIron +130.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +275%
~equal in Copper ~0.063mg

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% 0% 8.2% 3% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
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% 11% 0% 0% 27% 35% 99% 43% 69% 31% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +531.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.71mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 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 +42.5%
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%
Contains more OtherOther +294%
Contains more FatsFats +684.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +507.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 45% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 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 -82.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +613.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +945.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Chicken wings DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.106mg 47%
Selenium 50.4µg 25.7µg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 5.07g 31%
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 5.265mg 30%
Fats 2.78g 21.81g 29%
Sodium 993mg 320mg 29%
Phosphorus 309mg 121mg 27%
Potassium 999mg 138mg 25%
Saturated fat 1.039g 5.83g 22%
Choline 104.8mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.255g 8.96g 19%
Protein 28.31g 19.87g 17%
Iron 0.56mg 1.29mg 9%
Calories 146kcal 324kcal 9%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.25µg 8%
Folate 4µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 34µg 4%
Cholesterol 67mg 79mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.152mg 3%
Zinc 1.73mg 1.38mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Carbs 1.8g 10.94g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.3mg 2%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Calcium 7mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Net carbs 1.8g 10.64g N/A
Sugar 1.2g N/A
Copper 0.063mg 0.063mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.71mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 1.226mg 0.795mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.941mg 0%
Leucine 2.294mg 1.421mg 0%
Lysine 2.479mg 1.474mg 0%
Methionine 0.764mg 0.499mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.785mg 0%
Valine 1.41mg 0.953mg 0%
Histidine 1.134mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Chicken wings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
49%
Canadian bacon
25%
Chicken wings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
38%
Chicken wings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.791g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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.