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Chicken wing vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken wing and Ground beef?

  • Chicken wing is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 93% higher.
  • Chicken wing has 12 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Ground beef. Chicken wing has 5.07g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Ground beef has 0.408g.
  • Ground beef contains less Sodium.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.

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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 Selenium +34.6%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +76%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Zinc +323.2%
Contains more Copper +25.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
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% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.6%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +76%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Zinc +323.2%
Contains more Copper +25.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 17

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 +1155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +896%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311
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% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +896%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Water +26.3%
Contains more Other +104.3%
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% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Water +26.3%
Contains more Other +104.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1142.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.073
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1142.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.073

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 21.81g 15.37g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 241kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 1.29mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 16mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 121mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 138mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 320mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 1.38mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.063mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.06mg 0.009mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 19.1µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 9IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 3µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.051mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 4.026mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.512mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 18µg 7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.121mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.795mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.941mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.421mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.474mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.499mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.953mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.547mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 79mg 88mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 1.173g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 6.073g 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 7.322g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 0.408g Chicken wing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Ground 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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
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 - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.