Saucy, messy, crunchy, and often spicychickenwings are the ultimate appetizer andgame-dayfood.

TheAmerican Heart Associationrecommends we limit our sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams per day.

Saturated fat and added sugars can also be found lurking in the sauce your wings are dipped in.

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What makes these wings a less-than-ideal choice is the 15 grams of added sugar from the BBQ sauce.

They also have 1,060 calories per serving.

Sharing these wings as an appetizer is a much better option than eating all 11 as an entree.

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