Chicken wings vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken wings and turkey bacon
- Chicken wings have more selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, turkey bacon is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and potassium.
- Turkey bacon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 39% more than chicken wings.
- Turkey bacon contains 4 times less vitamin B1 than chicken wings. Chicken wings contain 0.106mg of vitamin B1, while turkey bacon contains 0.03mg.
- Turkey bacon has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Turkey bacon, unprepared.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -70.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +215.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +152.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.5% |
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 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +376% |
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:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +478.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +191.5% |
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
4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.699 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.699g
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 B12 | 0.25µg | 1.19µg | 39% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 1069mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 25.7µg | 15.8µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 222mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 2.54mg | 11% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 16.93g | 8% |
| Protein | 19.87g | 15.94g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 4.032mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.96g | 6.223g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.237mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 5.83g | 4.52g | 6% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 349mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 226kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.244mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 10.94g | 1.89g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 86mg | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 4.699g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.068mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 1.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.675mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.64g | 1.89g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.795mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.421mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.474mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.953mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken wings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)