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Beef shank vs. Chicken wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef shank and Chicken wing different?

  • Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Chicken wing is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef shank is 148% higher.
  • Beef shank contains 8 times more Zinc than Chicken wing. While Beef shank contains 10.49mg of Zinc, Chicken wing contains only 1.38mg.
  • Beef shank has less Saturated Fat.

Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter are the varieties used in this article.

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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 more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +199.2%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +660.1%
Contains more Copper +173%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +199.2%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +660.1%
Contains more Copper +173%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +200%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1416%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1416%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +49.6%
Contains more Fats +242.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 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 Protein +69.5%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +49.6%
Contains more Fats +242.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2314.3%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2314.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 33.68g 19.87g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 21.81g Chicken wing
Carbs 0g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 201kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 32mg 20mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1.29mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 16mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 121mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 138mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 320mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 1.38mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.063mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 30µg 25.7µg Beef shank
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.106mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.152mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 5.265mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.71mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.3mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 18µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 0.25µg Beef shank
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.219mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.795mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.941mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 1.421mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 1.474mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.499mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.785mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.953mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.547mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 79mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 2.29g 5.83g Beef shank
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 8.96g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 5.07g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef shank Chicken wing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
65%
Beef shank
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/nutrients
  2. Chicken wing - 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.