Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked vs Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked 301 kcal Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh) 291 kcal
Calories
301 kcal 291 kcal
Protein
26.2 g 20.3 g
Carbs
0.0 g 10.6 g
Fiber
0.0 g ~
Sugars
0.0 g ~
Fat
20.9 g 18.0 g
Sodium
62 mg 510 mg

Key takeaways

  • Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh) has 3% fewer calories (291 kcal vs 301 kcal).
  • Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked has more protein (26.2 g vs 20.3 g).
  • Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked has more carbs (0.0 g vs 10.6 g).
  • Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh) has more fat (18.0 g vs 20.9 g).
  • Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked has more sodium (62 mg vs 510 mg).
MacronutrientsBeef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cookedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Calories 301 kcal 291 kcal
Protein 26.2 g 20.3 g
Total Fat 20.9 g 18.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g 10.6 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g ~
Total Sugars 0.0 g ~
Water 52.0 g 49.0 g
CarbohydratesBeef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cookedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g 10.6 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g ~
Total Sugars 0.0 g ~
Fats & Fatty AcidsBeef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cookedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Total Fat 20.9 g 18.0 g
Saturated Fat 8.2 g 4.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat 9.0 g 7.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8 g 4.3 g
Trans Fat 0.6 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 210.0 mg 206.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 510.0 mg 3,890.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsBeef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cookedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Protein 26.2 g 20.3 g
Histidine 898.0 mg 582.0 mg
Isoleucine 1,179.0 mg 988.0 mg
Leucine 2,072.0 mg 1,466.0 mg
Lysine 2,181.0 mg 1,570.0 mg
Methionine 671.0 mg 527.0 mg
Phenylalanine 1,023.0 mg 800.0 mg
Threonine 1,145.0 mg 819.0 mg
Tryptophan 294.0 mg 228.0 mg
Valine 1,275.0 mg 975.0 mg
Alanine 1,581.0 mg 1,154.0 mg
Arginine 1,657.0 mg 1,245.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 2,395.0 mg 1,749.0 mg
Cystine 294.0 mg 283.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 3,938.0 mg 3,160.0 mg
Glycine 1,430.0 mg 1,287.0 mg
Proline 1,158.0 mg 1,063.0 mg
Serine 1,002.0 mg 738.0 mg
Tyrosine 881.0 mg 650.0 mg
VitaminsBeef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cookedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Vitamin A (RAE) 0.0 mcg 45.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 0.3 mg
Niacin (B3) 3.7 mg 4.9 mg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg 0.2 mg
Folate (B9) 7.0 mcg 17.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 2.5 mcg 0.6 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.4 mg 1.7 mg
Choline 99.8 mg ~
Betaine 13.1 mg ~
MineralsBeef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cookedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Calcium 9.0 mg 24.0 mg
Iron 2.7 mg 1.1 mg
Magnesium 23.0 mg 25.0 mg
Phosphorus 206.0 mg 162.0 mg
Potassium 317.0 mg 301.0 mg
Sodium 62.0 mg 510.0 mg
Zinc 5.9 mg 2.2 mg
Copper 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Manganese 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Selenium 23.9 mcg 23.7 mcg
Fluoride 22.4 mcg ~
SterolsBeef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cookedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Cholesterol 87.0 mg 112.0 mg
OtherBeef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cookedFast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)
Alcohol 0.0 g ~
Caffeine 0.0 mg ~
Theobromine 0.0 mg ~
Ash 1.1 g 2.1 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked or Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)?

Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh) has fewer calories: 301 kcal for Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked vs 291 kcal for Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked or Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh)?

Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked has more protein: 26.2 g for Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked vs 20.3 g for Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh) per 100 g.

Is Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked or Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh) healthier?

Fast foods, chicken, breaded and fried, dark meat (drumstick or thigh) is lower in calories, and Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.