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Chicken wings vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken wings and Beefsteak

  • Chicken wings have more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Beefsteak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Chicken wings.
  • Beefsteak contains 6 times less Sodium than Chicken wings. Chicken wings contain 320mg of Sodium, while Beefsteak contains 57mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 11% 6% 12% 48% 21% 38% 52% 42% 7.8% 140%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.4%
Contains more IronIron +26.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.1%
~equal in Calcium ~22mg

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% 6.8% 0% 0% 27% 35% 99% 43% 69% 31% 0% 14% 0%
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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +452%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.14mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +44.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +457.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.5%
Contains more WaterWater +25.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.07 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +805.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.951g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wings Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 324kcal 250kcal Chicken wings
Protein 19.87g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 21.81g 15.11g Chicken wings
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wings
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wings
Cholesterol 79mg 79mg
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Beefsteak
Calcium 20mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 138mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.29mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wings
Copper 0.063mg 0.073mg Beefsteak
Zinc 1.38mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 121mg 213mg Beefsteak
Sodium 320mg 57mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 113IU 0IU Chicken wings
Vitamin A 34µg 0µg Chicken wings
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.06mg 0.009mg Chicken wings
Selenium 25.7µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.078mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.14mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.527mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 18µg 8µg Chicken wings
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.83g 5.951g Chicken wings
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 6.298g Chicken wings
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 0.56g Chicken wings
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.173mg Chicken wings
Threonine 0.795mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.941mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.421mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.474mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.499mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.953mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.547mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken wings
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken wings
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken wings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wings Beefsteak
Low Calories diet ok
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
25%
Chicken wings
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wings
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

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 - 0.121g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (79 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 wings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.