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Chicken wing vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken wing and Beefsteak

  • Chicken wing has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Beefsteak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Chicken wing.
  • Beefsteak contains 9 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Chicken wing. Chicken wing contains 5.07g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Beefsteak contains 0.56g.
  • Beefsteak has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 +566.7%
Contains more Iron +26.4%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +76%
Contains more Potassium +146.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +251.4%
Contains more Copper +15.9%
Contains more Selenium +12.1%
Equal in Calcium - 22
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 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Iron +26.4%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +76%
Contains more Potassium +146.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +251.4%
Contains more Copper +15.9%
Contains more Selenium +12.1%
Equal in Calcium - 22

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 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +452%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
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% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +452%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +457.1%
Contains more Protein +34.5%
Contains more Water +25.4%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Fats +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +457.1%
Contains more Protein +34.5%
Contains more Water +25.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +805.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.951
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +805.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.951

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Beefsteak Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 21.81g 15.11g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 250kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.29mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 121mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 138mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 320mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 1.38mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.063mg 0.073mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.06mg 0.009mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 113IU 0IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 0µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.078mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.14mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.527mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 18µg 8µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.173mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.795mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.941mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.421mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.474mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.499mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.953mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.547mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 79mg
Saturated Fat 5.83g 5.951g Chicken wing
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 6.298g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 0.56g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken wing Beefsteak
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
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.121g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (79 mg)
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.