Beef ribs vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beef ribs and chicken wings?
- Beef ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and phosphorus, yet chicken wings are higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Beef ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 87% more.
- Beef ribs have 4 times more zinc than chicken wings. While beef ribs have 5.76mg of zinc, chicken wings have only 1.38mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chicken wings is lower.
We used Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat, and skin, cooked, fried, batter types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +317.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +361.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +832% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +157.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
Protein:
19.87 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
10.94 g
Water:
46.21 g
Other:
1.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.8% |
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Water
~46.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +382.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.33µg | 0.25µg | 87% |
| Zinc | 5.76mg | 1.38mg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 12.29g | 5.83g | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 5.07g | 27% |
| Iron | 2.33mg | 1.29mg | 13% |
| Fats | 30.49g | 21.81g | 13% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 320mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.64mg | 5.265mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.04g | 8.96g | 10% |
| Selenium | 21.2µg | 25.7µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.71mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 121mg | 7% |
| Protein | 22.8g | 19.87g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.3mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 10.94g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 34µg | 4% |
| Folate | 7µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.106mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.152mg | 3% |
| Calories | 372kcal | 324kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 10.64g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.255mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.996mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.025mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.802mg | 1.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.897mg | 1.474mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.499mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.89mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.109mg | 0.953mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.781mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A |
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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
39%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken wings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken wings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.