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Elk meat vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between elk meat and chicken wings

  • Elk meat has more vitamin B12, iron, copper, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, while chicken wings have more selenium.
  • Elk meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 113% more than chicken wings.
  • Elk meat contains 6 times more copper than chicken wings. While elk meat contains 0.349mg of copper, chicken wings contain only 0.063mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in elk meat is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.1%
Contains more IronIron +215.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +454%
Contains more ZincZinc +198.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.8%

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% 0% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 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% 11% 0% 0% 27% 35% 99% 43% 69% 31% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1084%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.8%
Contains more WaterWater +40.5%
Contains more FatsFats +539.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +30%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.07 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +823.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3049.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Chicken wings DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 0.25µg 113%
Iron 4.07mg 1.29mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 5.07g 33%
Copper 0.349mg 0.063mg 32%
Fats 3.41g 21.81g 28%
Selenium 10.5µg 25.7µg 28%
Zinc 4.12mg 1.38mg 25%
Phosphorus 285mg 121mg 23%
Protein 30.76g 19.87g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 8.96g 20%
Saturated fat 1.342g 5.83g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.152mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.3mg 14%
Sodium 50mg 320mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.71mg 10%
Calories 162kcal 324kcal 8%
Potassium 392mg 138mg 7%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 5.265mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 34µg 4%
Carbs 0g 10.94g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.106mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 16mg 3%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.06mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 20mg 2%
Folate 9µg 18µg 2%
Cholesterol 72mg 79mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Net carbs 0g 10.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0.795mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.941mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.421mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 1.474mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0.499mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.785mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0.953mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Chicken wings
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
62%
Elk meat
25%
Chicken wings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
38%
Chicken wings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.488g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/nutrients
  2. Chicken wings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.