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Beef ribs vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef ribs and Chicken breast different?

  • Beef ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken breast is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef ribs is 82% higher.
  • Beef ribs contain 10 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken breast. While Beef ribs contain 12.29g of Saturated Fat, Chicken breast contains only 1.29g.

Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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 Iron +104.4%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +63%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.6%
Equal in Potassium - 276
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Contains more Iron +104.4%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +63%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.6%
Equal in Potassium - 276

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +529.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +529.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +547.3%
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Other +85.2%
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Fats +547.3%
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Other +85.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +658.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.07
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +658.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.07

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Chicken breast Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.51g Chicken breast
Protein 22.8g 33.44g Chicken breast
Fats 30.49g 4.71g Beef ribs
Carbs 0g 0.51g Chicken breast
Calories 372kcal 187kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 16mg Chicken breast
Iron 2.33mg 1.14mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 31mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 172mg 246mg Chicken breast
Potassium 290mg 276mg Beef ribs
Sodium 64mg 79mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 1.08mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.054mg Beef ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.021mg Chicken breast
Selenium 21.2µg 26.2µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.079mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.125mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 14.782mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.64mg Chicken breast
Folate 7µg 4µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 0.37µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 0.996mg 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 1.802mg 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 1.897mg 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.584mg 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.109mg 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 0.781mg 1.037mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 85mg 91mg Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 12.29g 1.29g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 1.72g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.07g Chicken breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Chicken breast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
42%
Beef ribs
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.