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Chicken wing vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken wing and Beef broiled different?

  • Chicken wing is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Beef broiled is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef broiled is 100% higher.
  • Chicken wing contains 10 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Beef broiled. While Chicken wing contains 5.07g of Polyunsaturated fat, Beef broiled contains only 0.484g.
  • Beef broiled has less Sodium.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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 Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +19.5%
Contains more Iron +101.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +130.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +357.2%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +19.5%
Contains more Iron +101.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +130.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +357.2%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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 A +1155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +956%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.378
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.658
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +956%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.378
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.658

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +72.1%
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Water +25.5%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +72.1%
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Water +25.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +947.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.895
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +947.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.895

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Beef broiled Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 21.81g 15.41g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 250kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 18mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 121mg 198mg Beef broiled
Potassium 138mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 320mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 1.38mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.063mg 0.085mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0.06mg 0.012mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 21.5µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 9IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 3µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.046mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.176mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.658mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 18µg 9µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.094mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.795mg 0.72mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.941mg 0.822mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.474mg 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.499mg 0.478mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.725mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.953mg 0.914mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.547mg 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 79mg 88mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 0.572g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 5.895g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.001g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.003g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.016g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 6.668g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 0.484g Chicken wing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
27%
Chicken wing
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

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 - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
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)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
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. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.