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Chicken wing vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken wing and Rib eye steak different?

  • Rib eye steak is higher than Chicken wing in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 77% more than Chicken wing.
  • Chicken wing contains 6 times more Sodium than Rib eye steak. Chicken wing contains 320mg of Sodium, while Rib eye steak contains 54mg.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 +81.8%
Contains more Iron +73.6%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +88.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +328.3%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
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% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +73.6%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +88.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +328.3%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%

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 +352%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +740%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.908
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 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +352%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +740%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.908

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +11600%
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Equal in Fats - 21.81
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% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +11600%
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Equal in Fats - 21.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.4%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.4%

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 Rib eye steak
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 Rib eye steak Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 21.81g
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 291kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 11mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 121mg 152mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 138mg 260mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 320mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 1.38mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.063mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.06mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 25.7µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 113IU 25IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 8µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.071mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 4.908mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.536mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 18µg 6µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.795mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.941mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 1.421mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 1.474mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.499mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 0.953mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.547mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 79mg 80mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 1.478g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 9.684g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.001g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.001g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.014g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 1.027g Chicken wing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Rib eye steak
Low Fats diet Equal
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
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
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 - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.854g)
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.