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Chicken wing vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken wing and Steak different?

  • Steak is higher than Chicken wing in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 81% more than Chicken wing.
  • Chicken wing contains 6 times more Sodium than Steak. Chicken wing contains 320mg of Sodium, while Steak contains 58mg.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" 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 +66.7%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Potassium +102.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Zinc +359.4%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Contains more Selenium +23.7%
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 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Potassium +102.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Zinc +359.4%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Contains more Selenium +23.7%

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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Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +352%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +780%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.149
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% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +352%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +780%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.149

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +14.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +116.7%
Contains more Protein +25.1%
Contains more Water +20.3%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Fats +14.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +116.7%
Contains more Protein +25.1%
Contains more Water +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.171
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.171

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 Steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Steak Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 24.85g Steak
Fats 21.81g 19.02g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 271kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 12mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 121mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 138mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 320mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 1.38mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.063mg 0.085mg Steak
Manganese 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 113IU 25IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.074mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 5.149mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 18µg 6µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.795mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 0.941mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 1.421mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 1.474mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.499mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 0.953mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.547mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 79mg 78mg Steak
Saturated Fat 5.83g 8.443g 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 0.013g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 0.896g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 2.613g)
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 - $2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.