Buffalo wings vs mushroom risotto: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: buffalo wings scores 16/100 and mushroom risotto 14/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Buffalo wings
276 kcal per 100 g. 6 wings: 200 g
Mushroom risotto
134 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 400 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMushroom risotto276 vs 134 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinBuffalo wings19 vs 3.6 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even<0.1 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarBuffalo wings0.2 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumBuffalo wings226 vs 166 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMushroom risotto7.3 vs 2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Buffalo wings, 100 g | Mushroom risotto, 100 g | Buffalo wings, 200 g | Mushroom risotto, 400 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 276 kcal | 134 kcal | 552 kcal | 536 kcal |
| Protein | 19 g | 3.6 g | 38 g | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g | 19 g | 0.8 g | 75 g |
| Sugars | 0.2 g | 1.2 g | 0.3 g | 4.8 g |
| Fiber | <0.1 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 21 g | 4.4 g | 43 g | 18 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.3 g | 2 g | 15 g | 8.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 9.8 mg | 1.7 mg | 20 mg | 6.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 55 µg | 37 µg | 111 µg | 146 µg |
| Potassium | 226 mg | 166 mg | 452 mg | 663 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.4 mg | 1.2 mg | 1.7 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 56 mg | 30 mg | 225 mg |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 11 mg | 37 mg | 45 mg |
| Sodium | 605 mg | 318 mg | 1211 mg | 1270 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.