Chicken wings vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chicken wings and Pork belly?
- Chicken wings are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B5, yet Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Pork belly's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 68% higher.
- Chicken wings have 18 times more Folate than Pork belly. Chicken wings have 18µg of Folate, while Pork belly has 1µg.
- Pork belly contains less Sodium.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Pork, fresh, belly, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +221.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
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 | +1030% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +273.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +236% |
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:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +143.1% |
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
19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +175.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 324kcal | 518kcal |
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| Protein | 19.87g | 9.34g |
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| Fats | 21.81g | 53.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 10.94g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 72mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 185mg |
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| Iron | 1.29mg | 0.52mg |
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| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.052mg |
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| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.02mg |
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| Phosphorus | 121mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 320mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin A | 113IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 34µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg |
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| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 25.7µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.396mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 4.647mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.256mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.84µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 1µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.83g | 19.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.96g | 24.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 5.65g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.795mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.941mg |
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| Leucine | 1.421mg |
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| Lysine | 1.474mg |
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| Methionine | 0.499mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg |
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| Valine | 0.953mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.5g)
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 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.