Chicken wings vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chicken wings and barbecue chicken
- Chicken wings have more vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and selenium; however, barbecue chicken is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 16% more.
- Chicken wings contain 5 times more vitamin B5 than barbecue chicken. Chicken wings contain 0.71mg of vitamin B5, while barbecue chicken contains 0.152mg.
- Barbecue chicken contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat, and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +70% |
| 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% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +88% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.87 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
10.94 g
Water:
46.21 g
Other:
1.17 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +9016.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.07 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 2.038g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 127mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 218mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.152mg | 11% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 21.81g | 15.08g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 5.83g | 3.927g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.47µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.191mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 25.7µg | 22µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.96g | 6.446g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.227mg | 6% |
| Protein | 19.87g | 22.51g | 5% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 226kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.78mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 0.95mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.94g | 0.12g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 5.732mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 255mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 335mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.795mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.421mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.474mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.953mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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