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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% 6.8% 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 Opinion
Calories 324kcal 324kcal
Protein 23.9g 19.87g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 21.81g Beef tenderloin
Net carbs 0g 10.64g Chicken wings
Carbs 0g 10.94g Chicken wings
Cholesterol 85mg 79mg Chicken wings
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 20mg Chicken wings
Potassium 331mg 138mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 1.29mg Beef tenderloin
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wings
Copper 0.123mg 0.063mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 1.38mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 121mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 320mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Chicken wings
Vitamin A 0µg 34µg Chicken wings
Manganese 0.014mg 0.06mg Chicken wings
Selenium 22.9µg 25.7µg Chicken wings
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.106mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.152mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 5.265mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.71mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.3mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.25µg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 18µg Chicken wings
Choline 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 5.83g Chicken wings
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 8.96g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 5.07g Chicken wings
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.219mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.795mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.941mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.421mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.474mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.499mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.785mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.953mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.547mg Beef tenderloin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken wings
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g Chicken wings
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken wings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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.