Chicken wings vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken wings and rib eye steak different?
- Rib eye steak is higher than chicken wings in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Rib eye steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 77% more than chicken wings.
- Chicken wings contain 6 times more sodium than rib eye steak. Chicken wings contain 320mg of sodium, while rib eye steak contains 54mg.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 CalciumCalcium | +81.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +328.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.6% |
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 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +740% |
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:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11600% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
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Fats
~21.81g
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
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +393.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.4% |
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 | 2.1µg | 77% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 5.91mg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 1.027g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 5.83g | 9.684g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.477mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 54mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 2.24mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.287mg | 10% |
| Choline | 48.8mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 19.87g | 23.69g | 8% |
| Selenium | 25.7µg | 29.7µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 260mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.94g | 0g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 152mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.96g | 10.519g | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.536mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 4.908mg | 2% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 291kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Fats | 21.81g | 21.81g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 80mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.795mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.421mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.474mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.953mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | 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
25%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 - 3.854g)
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.