Chicken wings vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are chicken wings and Canadian bacon different?
- Chicken wings are higher in iron; however, Canadian bacon is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for Canadian bacon is 47% higher.
- Chicken wings contain 6 times more saturated fat than Canadian bacon. While chicken wings contain 5.83g of saturated fat, Canadian bacon contains only 1.039g.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried are the varieties used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +185.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +275% |
| 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% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| 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% |
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:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +684.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +507.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +294% |
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
1.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.485 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +613.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +945.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.669mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 25.7µg | 50.4µg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 0.485g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 9.988mg | 30% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 2.78g | 29% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 993mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 309mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 999mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 5.83g | 1.039g | 22% |
| Choline | 104.8mg | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.96g | 1.255g | 19% |
| Protein | 19.87g | 28.31g | 17% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 0.56mg | 9% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 146kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.43µg | 8% |
| Folate | 18µg | 4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 67mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.185mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.73mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 10.94g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 10.64g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.2g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.795mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.421mg | 2.294mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.474mg | 2.479mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.764mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.953mg | 1.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.006g | 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?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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
25%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.791g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)