Chicken wing vs. Chicken thigh raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Chicken wing and Chicken thigh raw
- Chicken wing has more Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Chicken thigh raw is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
- Chicken thigh raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 15% more.
- Chicken wing contains 6 times more Folate than Chicken thigh raw. Chicken wing contains 18µg of Folate, while Chicken thigh raw contains 3µg.
- Chicken thigh raw contains less Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, 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 CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +361.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.7% |
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 | +44.9% |
| 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% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +148% |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
16.61 g
Carbs:
0.25 g
Water:
66.47 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4276% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +680% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.8% |
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
4.524 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.467 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +29.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -22.4% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 324kcal | 221kcal |
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| Protein | 19.87g | 16.52g |
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| Fats | 21.81g | 16.61g |
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| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0.25g |
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| Carbs | 10.94g | 0.25g |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 98mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 204mg |
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| Iron | 1.29mg | 0.68mg |
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| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.054mg |
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| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.29mg |
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| Phosphorus | 121mg | 157mg |
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| Sodium | 320mg | 81mg |
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| Vitamin A | 113IU | 78IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 34µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 25.7µg | 18.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 4.625mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.347mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.085g |
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| Choline | 45.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.83g | 4.524g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.96g | 6.94g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 3.467g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.167mg |
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| Threonine | 0.795mg | 0.735mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.421mg | 1.318mg |
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| Lysine | 1.474mg | 1.448mg |
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| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.438mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.632mg |
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| Valine | 0.953mg | 0.764mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.465mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.144g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.021g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.05g |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken wing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh raw contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.