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Chicken wing vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken wing and Headcheese

  • Chicken wing has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Headcheese is higher in Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Chicken wing covers your daily Selenium needs 47% more than Headcheese.
  • Headcheese contains 12 times less Vitamin B3 than Chicken wing. Chicken wing contains 5.265mg of Vitamin B3, while Headcheese contains 0.44mg.
  • Headcheese has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Headcheese, pork.

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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 Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.1%
Contains more Potassium +345.2%
Contains less Sodium -66%
Contains more Zinc +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +25600%
Contains more Iron +16.3%
Contains more Copper +93.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.1%
Contains more Potassium +345.2%
Contains less Sodium -66%
Contains more Zinc +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +25600%
Contains more Iron +16.3%
Contains more Copper +93.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1096.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +320%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 32% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1096.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +320%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Fats +100.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +59.8%
Contains more Other +22.2%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Fats +100.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +59.8%
Contains more Other +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Headcheese Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 13.83g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 10.9g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 157kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 16mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 1.5mg Headcheese
Magnesium 16mg 9mg Chicken wing
Phosphorus 121mg 56mg Chicken wing
Potassium 138mg 31mg Chicken wing
Sodium 320mg 941mg Chicken wing
Zinc 1.38mg 0.97mg Chicken wing
Copper 0.063mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 0.1µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 0IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 0µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.023mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.115mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 0.44mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.19mg Chicken wing
Folate 18µg 2µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.05µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.219mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.795mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.941mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg Chicken wing
Lysine 1.474mg Chicken wing
Methionine 0.499mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.785mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.953mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.547mg Chicken wing
Cholesterol 79mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 5.83g 3.402g Headcheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 5.601g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 1.134g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken wing Headcheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
27%
Chicken wing
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.428g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is relatively richer in minerals
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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/nutrients
  2. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.