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

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A recap on differences between turkey bacon and chicken wings

  • Turkey bacon has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and potassium; however, chicken wings are higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Turkey bacon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 39% more than chicken wings.
  • Chicken wings contain 3 times less sodium than turkey bacon. Turkey bacon contains 1069mg of sodium, while chicken wings contain 320mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared 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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
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 CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Iron ~1.29mg
~equal in Copper ~0.063mg

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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +376%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.71mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 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 WaterWater +33.8%
Contains more OtherOther +191.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.7%
Contains more FatsFats +28.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +478.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44%
~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.
Turkey bacon Chicken wings
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Chicken wings DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.25µg 39%
Sodium 1069mg 320mg 33%
Selenium 15.8µg 25.7µg 18%
Phosphorus 222mg 121mg 14%
Zinc 2.54mg 1.38mg 11%
Fats 16.93g 21.81g 8%
Protein 15.94g 19.87g 8%
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 5.265mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 6.223g 8.96g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.152mg 7%
Saturated fat 4.52g 5.83g 6%
Calcium 80mg 20mg 6%
Potassium 349mg 138mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.106mg 6%
Calories 226kcal 324kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.3mg 4%
Vitamin A 10µg 34µg 3%
Carbs 1.89g 10.94g 3%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.06mg 2%
Cholesterol 86mg 79mg 2%
Folate 10µg 18µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 5.07g 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Copper 0.068mg 0.063mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Iron 1.4mg 1.29mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.71mg 1%
Net carbs 1.89g 10.64g 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 0.006g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.02g 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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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Chicken wings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Turkey bacon
25%
Chicken wings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
38%
Chicken wings

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken wings
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 ($)

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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.