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

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How are Chicken breast and Beef ribs different?

  • Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Selenium, however, Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef ribs is 82% higher.
  • Chicken breast contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Beef ribs. While Chicken breast contains 14.782mg of Vitamin B3, Beef ribs contain only 3.64mg.
  • Chicken breast has less Saturated Fat.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.6%
Contains more Iron +104.4%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +63%
Equal in Potassium - 290
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.6%
Contains more Iron +104.4%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +63%
Equal in Potassium - 290

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +529.7%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +529.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast Beef ribs
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
50%
Chicken breast
42%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
52%
Beef ribs

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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.