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Roast beef vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between roast beef and chicken wings

  • Roast beef has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, vitamin B6, and iron; however, chicken wings have more selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roast beef is 75% higher.
  • Chicken wings have 5 times less potassium than roast beef. Roast beef has 647mg of potassium, while chicken wings have 138mg.
  • Chicken wings are lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
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 +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +368.8%
Contains more IronIron +58.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.8%

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% 1% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +716%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.265mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 WaterWater +59.5%
Contains more OtherOther +184.6%
Contains more FatsFats +491.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1609.4%
~equal in Protein ~19.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 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 -77.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +489.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1777.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Chicken wings DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 0.25µg 75%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 5.07g 32%
Fats 3.69g 21.81g 28%
Sodium 853mg 320mg 23%
Saturated fat 1.318g 5.83g 21%
Selenium 14.7µg 25.7µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 1.521g 8.96g 19%
Zinc 3.2mg 1.38mg 17%
Phosphorus 242mg 121mg 17%
Potassium 647mg 138mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.3mg 12%
Calories 115kcal 324kcal 10%
Iron 2.05mg 1.29mg 10%
Cholesterol 51mg 79mg 9%
Choline 43.9mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.106mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.152mg 5%
Folate 5µg 18µg 3%
Carbs 0.64g 10.94g 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 34µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Copper 0.086mg 0.063mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 0.71mg 3%
Protein 18.62g 19.87g 3%
Calcium 5mg 20mg 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 5.265mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0.64g 10.64g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 0.29g N/A
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 0.795mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.941mg 0%
Leucine 1.421mg 0%
Lysine 1.474mg 0%
Methionine 0.499mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0%
Valine 0.953mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef 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
46%
Roast beef
25%
Chicken wings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
38%
Chicken wings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.512g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 533mg)
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 ($)

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.