Chicken wings vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chicken wings and pork shoulder
- Chicken wings are higher in vitamin B3, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, pork shoulder is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Pork shoulder's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 55% higher.
- Chicken wings have 5 times more sodium than pork shoulder. While chicken wings have 320mg of sodium, pork shoulder has only 65mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +445.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +623.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +196% |
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:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.5% |
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
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.1% |
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Saturated fat
~6.24g
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.767mg | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 1.92g | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.74µg | 20% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 2.7mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 65mg | 11% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 3.833mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.275mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 182mg | 9% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 17.99g | 6% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 302mg | 5% |
| Protein | 19.87g | 17.18g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.348mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 236kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.94g | 0g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 1.05mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.084mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 5.83g | 6.24g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.96g | 8.01g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 25.7µg | 25.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.795mg | 0.768mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.421mg | 1.36mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.474mg | 1.531mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.953mg | 0.921mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.656mg | 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.