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

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How are Chicken wing and Beef shank different?

  • Chicken wing is higher in Vitamin B5, however, Beef shank is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef shank is 148% higher.
  • Chicken wing contains 5 times more Sodium than Beef shank. While Chicken wing contains 320mg of Sodium, Beef shank contains only 64mg.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered 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 Manganese +200%
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%
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 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Manganese +200%
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%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
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%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +242.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +49.6%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Fats +242.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +49.6%

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Beef shank
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
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
85%
Beef shank

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. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/nutrients
  2. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.