Beef vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beef and chicken wings different?
- Beef is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and potassium, while chicken wings are higher in monounsaturated fat.
- Beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 165% more than chicken wings.
- Beef contains 3 times more zinc than chicken wings. Beef contains 3.7mg of zinc, while chicken wings contain 1.38mg.
- Beef is lower in saturated fat.
Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +155.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +168.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +566.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1584% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +157.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
19.87 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
10.94 g
Water:
46.21 g
Other:
1.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +485% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.07 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +227.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +853% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 0.25µg | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 5.07g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.3mg | 28% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 21.81g | 23% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 1.29mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 1.38mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 121mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.152mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 8.96g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 5.83g | 15% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 19.87g | 15% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 54mg | 320mg | 12% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 324kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 138mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 10.94g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 34µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.106mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 5.265mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 79mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 25.7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 10.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 1.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 1.474mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.499mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 0.953mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
76%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.235g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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.