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Short ribs vs. Chicken wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Short ribs and Chicken wing different?

  • Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Chicken wing is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Short ribs is 99% higher.
  • Short ribs contain 4 times more Zinc than Chicken wing. While Short ribs contain 4.88mg of Zinc, Chicken wing contains only 1.38mg.
  • Chicken wing has less Saturated Fat.

Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter are the varieties 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 Iron +79.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +253.6%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +361.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +253.6%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +361.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.6%
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 B12 +948%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.152
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
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 B12 +948%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.152

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +92.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Other +60.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.87
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 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 Fats +92.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Other +60.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.4%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Short ribs Chicken wing
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 21.57g 19.87g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 21.81g Short ribs
Carbs 0g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 471kcal 324kcal Short ribs
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 12mg 20mg Chicken wing
Iron 2.31mg 1.29mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Chicken wing
Phosphorus 162mg 121mg Short ribs
Potassium 224mg 138mg Short ribs
Sodium 50mg 320mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 1.38mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.063mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 20.8µg 25.7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.106mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.152mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 5.265mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.71mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.3mg Chicken wing
Folate 5µg 18µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.25µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.219mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.862mg 0.795mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.941mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 1.421mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 1.474mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.499mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.785mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg 0.953mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.547mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 79mg Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 17.8g 5.83g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 8.96g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 5.07g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs 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
44%
Short ribs
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
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 - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.97g)
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 - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.