Chicken wings vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken wings and pork jowl?
- Chicken wings are richer in selenium, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B5, yet pork jowl is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Pork jowl's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 97% higher.
- Chicken wings have 17 times more selenium than pork jowl. Chicken wings have 25.7µg of selenium, while pork jowl has 1.5µg.
- Pork jowl contains less sodium.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, 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 | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1613.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
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 | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +264.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +228% |
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:
6.38 g
Fats:
69.61 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
22.19 g
Other:
1.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +108.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +219.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
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
25.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.11 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +267.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60% |
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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| Saturated fat | 5.83g | 25.26g | 88% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 69.61g | 74% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.96g | 32.89g | 60% |
| Selenium | 25.7µg | 1.5µg | 44% |
| Protein | 19.87g | 6.38g | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.82µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.386mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 8.11g | 20% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 655kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.09mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 25mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 0.42mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.236mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 86mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 4.535mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.84mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.94g | 0g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 138mg | 148mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.795mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.421mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.474mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.953mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | 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
25%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 - 19.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wings is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken wings is relatively richer in minerals
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.