Chicken wings vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken wings and chicken neck
- Chicken wings have more selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, chicken neck is higher in iron, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Chicken wings cover your daily selenium needs 25% more than chicken neck.
- Chicken neck contains 5 times less sodium than chicken wings. Chicken wings contain 320mg of sodium, while chicken neck contains 64mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat,, and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat,, and skin, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +125.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.7% |
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:
14.07 g
Fats:
26.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.99 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-490% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.8% |
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
7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.68 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 25.7µg | 12µg | 25% |
| Protein | 19.87g | 14.07g | 12% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 64mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 3.608mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 1.9mg | 8% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 26.24g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 99mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 5.83g | 7.27g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.047mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.86mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.96g | 10.55g | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.94g | 0g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 5.68g | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.85mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 65µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.191mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 297kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 112mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 137mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.26µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.795mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 0.588mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.421mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.474mg | 1.005mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.953mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
25%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken wings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken wings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.