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