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.
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Iron
+104.4%
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Sodium
-19%
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Zinc
+433.3%
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Copper
+63%
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Calcium
+60%
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Magnesium
+55%
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Phosphorus
+43%
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Manganese
+61.5%
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Selenium
+23.6%
Equal in Potassium - 276
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Iron
+104.4%
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Sodium
-19%
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Zinc
+433.3%
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Copper
+63%
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Calcium
+60%
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Magnesium
+55%
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Phosphorus
+43%
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Manganese
+61.5%
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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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Vitamin B2
+52%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B12
+529.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+12.9%
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Vitamin B3
+306.1%
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Vitamin B5
+181.1%
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Vitamin B6
+178.3%
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Vitamin B2
+52%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B12
+529.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+12.9%
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Vitamin B3
+306.1%
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Vitamin B5
+181.1%
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Vitamin B6
+178.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+547.3%
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Protein
+46.7%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+30.6%
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Other
+85.2%
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
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Fats
+547.3%
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Protein
+46.7%
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+∞%
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+30.6%
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+85.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+658.1%
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Saturated Fat
-89.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.07
Saturated Fat:
12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.05 g
Saturated Fat:
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.07 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+658.1%
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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.
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Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 0g | 0.51g | |
Protein | 22.8g | 33.44g | |
Fats | 30.49g | 4.71g | |
Carbs | 0g | 0.51g | |
Calories | 372kcal | 187kcal | |
Calcium | 10mg | 16mg | |
Iron | 2.33mg | 1.14mg | |
Magnesium | 20mg | 31mg | |
Phosphorus | 172mg | 246mg | |
Potassium | 290mg | 276mg | |
Sodium | 64mg | 79mg | |
Zinc | 5.76mg | 1.08mg | |
Copper | 0.088mg | 0.054mg | |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.021mg | |
Selenium | 21.2µg | 26.2µg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 23IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 7µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.42mg | ||
Vitamin D | 5IU | ||
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.079mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.125mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.64mg | 14.782mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 1.04mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.64mg | |
Folate | 7µg | 4µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.33µg | 0.37µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.255mg | 0.39mg | |
Threonine | 0.996mg | 1.412mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.025mg | 1.765mg | |
Leucine | 1.802mg | 2.509mg | |
Lysine | 1.897mg | 2.836mg | |
Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.925mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.89mg | 1.328mg | |
Valine | 1.109mg | 1.659mg | |
Histidine | 0.781mg | 1.037mg | |
Cholesterol | 85mg | 91mg | |
Saturated Fat | 12.29g | 1.29g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | ||
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | ||
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 13.04g | 1.72g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 1.07g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
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.