Chicken wings vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken wings and ground beef?
- Chicken wings are richer in selenium, vitamin B3, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and phosphorus.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 93% higher.
- Chicken wings have 12 times more polyunsaturated fat than ground beef. Chicken wings have 5.07g of polyunsaturated fat, while ground beef has 0.408g.
- Ground beef contains less sodium.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +566.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +323.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +896% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.87 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
10.94 g
Water:
46.21 g
Other:
1.17 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.07 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1142.6% |
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Saturated fat
~6.073g
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 | 0.25µg | 2.49µg | 93% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 5.84mg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 0.408g | 31% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 2.27mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 25.7µg | 19.1µg | 12% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 73mg | 11% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 15.37g | 10% |
| Protein | 19.87g | 23.87g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 4.026mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 166mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.051mg | 5% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 241kcal | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.96g | 7.322g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.512mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.94g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 241mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 5.83g | 6.073g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.311mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.171mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.795mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.421mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.474mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.953mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken wings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wings is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.