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

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Significant differences between Chicken wing and Beef tenderloin

  • Chicken wing has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 92% more than Chicken wing.
  • Beef tenderloin has 6 times less Sodium than Chicken wing. Chicken wing has 320mg of Sodium, while Beef tenderloin has 57mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +328.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Contains more Iron +141.1%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.8%
Contains more Potassium +139.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +192%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
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 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +328.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Contains more Iron +141.1%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.8%
Contains more Potassium +139.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +192%
Contains more Copper +95.2%

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 B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +884%
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% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +884%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Fats +12.8%
Contains more Other +167.5%
Equal in Water - 48.37
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Fats +12.8%
Contains more Other +167.5%
Equal in Water - 48.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.6%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.6%

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 tenderloin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Beef tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 21.81g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 324kcal
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 9mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 121mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 138mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 320mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 1.38mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.063mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.06mg 0.014mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 22.9µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 0IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 0µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.09mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 3mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.25mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.25mg Chicken wing
Folate 18µg 8µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.795mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.941mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.421mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.474mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.499mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.953mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.547mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 79mg 85mg Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 9.72g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 1g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
54%
Beef tenderloin

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 Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
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.

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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.