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Beef tenderloin vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beef tenderloin and chicken wings

  • Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and copper; however, chicken wings are richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B5.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 92% more than chicken wings.
  • Chicken wings have 3 times less zinc than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 4.03mg of zinc, while chicken wings have 1.38mg.
  • Chicken wings contain less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6% 12% 48% 21% 38% 52% 42% 7.8% 140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.9%
Contains more IronIron +141.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +192%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +328.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 0% 0% 27% 35% 99% 43% 69% 31% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +884%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 ProteinProtein +20.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12.8%
Contains more OtherOther +167.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~46.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
29% 45% 26%
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 +14.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +407%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef tenderloin Chicken wings
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Chicken wings DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.25µg 92%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 5.07g 27%
Zinc 4.03mg 1.38mg 24%
Iron 3.11mg 1.29mg 23%
Saturated fat 9.72g 5.83g 18%
Choline 91mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3mg 5.265mg 14%
Phosphorus 203mg 121mg 12%
Sodium 57mg 320mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.71mg 9%
Protein 23.9g 19.87g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.152mg 8%
Copper 0.123mg 0.063mg 7%
Potassium 331mg 138mg 6%
Selenium 22.9µg 25.7µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 34µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.3mg 4%
Carbs 0g 10.94g 4%
Fats 24.6g 21.81g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 8.96g 3%
Folate 8µg 18µg 3%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.06mg 2%
Cholesterol 85mg 79mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.106mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Magnesium 22mg 16mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 20mg 1%
Calories 324kcal 324kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 10.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.795mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.941mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 1.421mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 1.474mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.499mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.785mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.953mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef tenderloin Chicken wings
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Beef tenderloin
25%
Chicken wings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
38%
Chicken wings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
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.
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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/nutrients
  2. Chicken wings - 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.