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Chicken wing vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken wing and Beef different?

  • Chicken wing is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, while Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 165% more than Chicken wing.
  • Chicken wing contains 6 times more Sodium than Beef. Chicken wing contains 320mg of Sodium, while Beef contains 54mg.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted types were 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 +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Iron +135.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +114%
Contains more Potassium +155.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +168.1%
Contains more Copper +54%
Equal in Selenium - 25.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Iron +135.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +114%
Contains more Potassium +155.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +168.1%
Contains more Copper +54%
Equal in Selenium - 25.4

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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Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1584%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.76
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1584%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.76

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +233.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +485%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Water +42.2%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +233.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +485%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Water +42.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +853%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +853%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Beef Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 27.55g Beef
Fats 21.81g 6.54g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 169kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 13mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 3.04mg Beef
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Chicken wing
Phosphorus 121mg 259mg Beef
Potassium 138mg 352mg Beef
Sodium 320mg 54mg Beef
Zinc 1.38mg 3.7mg Beef
Copper 0.063mg 0.097mg Beef
Manganese 0.06mg 0.009mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 25.4µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 6IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 2µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.074mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.481mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 18µg 7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.795mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.941mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.421mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 1.474mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.499mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 0.953mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.547mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 79mg 85mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 0.375g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 2.595g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.002g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.002g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.011g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 2.734g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 0.532g Chicken wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Beef
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
27%
Chicken wing
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.