Chicken wings vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken wings and short ribs different?
- Chicken wings are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for short ribs is 99% higher.
- Chicken wings contain 6 times more sodium than short ribs. While chicken wings contain 320mg of sodium, short ribs contain only 50mg.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat, and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean, and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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 CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +361.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +253.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +948% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.5% |
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Protein
~21.57g
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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +231.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.7% |
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 | 2.62µg | 99% |
| Saturated fat | 5.83g | 17.8g | 54% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 4.88mg | 32% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 41.98g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.96g | 18.88g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 1.53g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 2.452mg | 18% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 2.31mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 50mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.252mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 25.7µg | 20.8µg | 9% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 471kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 162mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 94mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.94g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Potassium | 138mg | 224mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Protein | 19.87g | 21.57g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 20mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.795mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.421mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.474mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.953mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.016g | 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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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 - 11.97g)
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 - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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