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Chicken wings vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken wings and pork bacon

  • Pork bacon is higher than chicken wings in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, copper, and potassium.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 81% higher.
  • Chicken wings have less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6% 12% 48% 21% 38% 52% 42% 7.8% 140%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +290.6%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +129.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 0% 0% 27% 35% 99% 43% 69% 31% 0% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +209.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +364%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.309mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +710.4%
Contains more WaterWater +269.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.8%
Contains more FatsFats +98.4%
Contains more OtherOther +509.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.07 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.859g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wings Pork bacon DV% diff.
Sodium 320mg 2193mg 81%
Selenium 25.7µg 59µg 61%
Phosphorus 121mg 506mg 55%
Saturated fat 5.83g 14.187g 38%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.16µg 38%
Fats 21.81g 43.27g 33%
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 10.623mg 33%
Protein 19.87g 35.73g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 8.96g 19.065g 25%
Choline 119.3mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.348mg 20%
Zinc 1.38mg 3.36mg 18%
Copper 0.063mg 0.182mg 13%
Potassium 138mg 539mg 12%
Calories 324kcal 548kcal 11%
Cholesterol 79mg 107mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.251mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 1.033mg 6%
Folate 18µg 2µg 4%
Iron 1.29mg 1.49mg 3%
Vitamin A 34µg 11µg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 30mg 3%
Carbs 10.94g 1.35g 3%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.022mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 4.859g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.309mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 0g 1%
Calcium 20mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 10.64g 1.35g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 0.795mg 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.941mg 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 1.421mg 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 1.474mg 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.499mg 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.417mg 0%
Valine 0.953mg 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wings Pork bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Chicken wings
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wings
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 1873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.357g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 wings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/nutrients
  2. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.