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Chicken breast vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken breast and Pork spare ribs

  • Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Choline, while Pork spare ribs has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chicken breast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 63% higher.
  • Pork spare ribs contain 2 times less Phosphorus than Chicken breast. Chicken breast contains 246mg of Phosphorus, while Pork spare ribs contain 141mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken breast is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
8
:
2
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains more Iron +25.3%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.5%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Contains more Selenium +19.1%
Contains more Zinc +131.5%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Sodium - 81
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Pork spare ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Contains more Iron +25.3%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.5%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Contains more Selenium +19.1%
Contains more Zinc +131.5%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Sodium - 81

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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
7
:
4
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.38
Chicken breast
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%
Pork spare ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 69% 0% 80% 58% 88% 38% 133% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
3
:
2
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains more Protein +116.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +396.8%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Equal in Water - 59.75
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Pork spare ribs
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +116.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +396.8%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Equal in Water - 59.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
1
:
2
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +396.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.4%
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Pork spare ribs
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +396.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.4%

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 Pork spare ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken breast Pork spare ribs Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Protein 33.44g 15.47g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Calories 187kcal 277kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 16mg 15mg Chicken breast
Iron 1.14mg 0.91mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 31mg 16mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 141mg Chicken breast
Potassium 276mg 242mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 81mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.08mg 2.5mg Pork spare ribs
Copper 0.054mg 0.08mg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.021mg 0.01mg Chicken breast
Selenium 26.2µg 22µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.37mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 0.1µg 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.251mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 4.662mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.625mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.574mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.38µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.163mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg 0.695mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.761mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 1.318mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 1.435mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.426mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.65mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 0.809mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 0.668mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 80mg Pork spare ribs
Trans Fat 0.222g Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 7.529g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 8.542g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast Pork spare 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
43%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.239g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 vitamins?
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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. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.