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Pork bacon vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pork bacon and chicken wings

  • Pork bacon is higher than chicken wings in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, copper, and potassium.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 81% higher.
  • Pork bacon has 5 times more vitamin B12 than chicken wings. While pork bacon has 1.16µg of vitamin B12, chicken wings have only 0.25µg.
  • Chicken wings have less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6% 12% 48% 21% 38% 52% 42% 7.8% 140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +290.6%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +129.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 0% 0% 27% 35% 99% 43% 69% 31% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +364%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +209.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.8%
Contains more FatsFats +98.4%
Contains more OtherOther +509.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +710.4%
Contains more WaterWater +269.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.07g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork bacon Chicken wings
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Chicken wings DV% diff.
Sodium 2193mg 320mg 81%
Selenium 59µg 25.7µg 61%
Phosphorus 506mg 121mg 55%
Saturated fat 14.187g 5.83g 38%
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.25µg 38%
Fats 43.27g 21.81g 33%
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 5.265mg 33%
Protein 35.73g 19.87g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 19.065g 8.96g 25%
Choline 119.3mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.106mg 20%
Zinc 3.36mg 1.38mg 18%
Copper 0.182mg 0.063mg 13%
Potassium 539mg 138mg 12%
Calories 548kcal 324kcal 11%
Cholesterol 107mg 79mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.152mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.71mg 6%
Folate 2µg 18µg 4%
Iron 1.49mg 1.29mg 3%
Vitamin A 11µg 34µg 3%
Magnesium 30mg 16mg 3%
Carbs 1.35g 10.94g 3%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.06mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 5.07g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.3mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Calcium 10mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 1.35g 10.64g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0.795mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.941mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 1.421mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 1.474mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0.499mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.785mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 0.953mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Chicken wings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
54%
Pork bacon
25%
Chicken wings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
38%
Chicken wings

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 1873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.357g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/nutrients
  2. Chicken wings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.