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Chicken thigh raw vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chicken thigh raw and chicken wings

  • Chicken thigh raw has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus; however, chicken wings are richer in selenium, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Chicken thigh raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 15% more.
  • Chicken wings contain less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat and skin, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 18% 26% 18% 35% 67% 11% 1.7% 103%
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 +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more IronIron +89.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +361.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36%
~equal in Zinc ~1.38mg

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% 7.7% 4.2% 1.5% 18% 33% 87% 11% 80% 78% 5.3% 2.3% 25%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +148%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +273.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.152mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 17% 66%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 16.61 g
Carbs: 0.25 g
Water: 66.47 g
Other: 0.15 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 WaterWater +43.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.3%
Contains more FatsFats +31.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4276%
Contains more OtherOther +680%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 46% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.524 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.467 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 -22.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh raw Chicken wings DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.62µg 0.25µg 15%
Selenium 18.9µg 25.7µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.467g 5.07g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.71mg 10%
Sodium 81mg 320mg 10%
Fats 16.61g 21.81g 8%
Choline 45.7mg 8%
Iron 0.68mg 1.29mg 8%
Protein 16.52g 19.87g 7%
Cholesterol 98mg 79mg 6%
Saturated fat 4.524g 5.83g 6%
Phosphorus 157mg 121mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.94g 8.96g 5%
Calories 221kcal 324kcal 5%
Carbs 0.25g 10.94g 4%
Vitamin B3 4.625mg 5.265mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.347mg 0.3mg 4%
Folate 3µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.106mg 3%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.06mg 2%
Potassium 204mg 138mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Zinc 1.29mg 1.38mg 1%
Vitamin A 23µg 34µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.145mg 0.152mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 20mg 1%
Copper 0.054mg 0.063mg 1%
Net carbs 0.25g 10.64g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Trans fat 0.085g N/A
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 0.735mg 0.795mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.941mg 0%
Leucine 1.318mg 1.421mg 0%
Lysine 1.448mg 1.474mg 0%
Methionine 0.438mg 0.499mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.632mg 0.785mg 0%
Valine 0.764mg 0.953mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.144g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.034g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.021g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.05g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh raw Chicken wings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
27%
Chicken thigh raw
25%
Chicken wings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chicken thigh raw
38%
Chicken wings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh raw
Chicken thigh raw contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh raw
Chicken thigh raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.306g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chicken thigh raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172385/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.