Chicken wings vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken wings and pork hock different?
- Chicken wings are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, pork hock is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for pork hock is 32% higher.
- Chicken wings contain 18 times more folate than pork hock. While chicken wings contain 18µg of folate, pork hock contains only 1µg.
- Pork hock has less saturated fat.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat, and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Pork, pickled pork hocks are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +193.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.5% |
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 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +378.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +368.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +104% |
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:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +99.1% |
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Protein
~19.11g
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
3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.198 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +74.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +323.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.6% |
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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| Sodium | 320mg | 1050mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 1.1mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 1.198g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.064mg | 18% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 10.54g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 5.83g | 3.231g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.51µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.96g | 5.134g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 2.38mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 60mg | 9% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 171kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.344mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.068mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 10.94g | 0g | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Protein | 19.87g | 19.11g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.022mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 1.14mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 25.7µg | 26.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 23µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.795mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.421mg | 0.841mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.474mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.953mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | N/A |
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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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.599g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 730mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken wings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.