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

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

  • Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Chicken wing is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 93% higher.
  • Ground beef has 4 times more Zinc than Chicken wing. Ground beef has 5.84mg of Zinc, while Chicken wing has 1.38mg.
  • Ground beef contains less Sodium.

We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter 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 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%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
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%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 16

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 B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +896%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.3
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +896%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Water +26.3%
Contains more Other +104.3%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Water +26.3%
Contains more Other +104.3%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef Chicken wing
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 Ground beef Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 23.87g 19.87g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 21.81g Chicken wing
Carbs 0g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 241kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 33mg 20mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 1.29mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 16mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 121mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 138mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 320mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 1.38mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.063mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 19.1µg 25.7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 9IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.106mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.152mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 5.265mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.71mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.3mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 18µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.25µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.219mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.923mg 0.795mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.941mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.421mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 1.474mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.499mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.785mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.953mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.547mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 79mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 1.173g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 6.073g 5.83g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 8.96g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 5.07g 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
Ground beef Chicken wing
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
46%
Ground beef
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
38%
Chicken wing

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.