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Duck meat vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Duck meat and Beef ribs?

  • Duck meat is richer in Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, yet Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
  • Duck meat contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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.
Duck meat
Duck meat
5
:
5
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Iron +15.9%
Contains more Copper +158%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains more Zinc +209.7%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Sodium - 64
Equal in Selenium - 21.2
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Beef ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Contains more Iron +15.9%
Contains more Copper +158%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains more Zinc +209.7%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Sodium - 64
Equal in Selenium - 21.2

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.
Duck meat
Duck meat
8
:
3
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +676.7%
Duck meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Beef 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% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +676.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Duck meat
Duck meat
2
:
2
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Other +34.4%
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Equal in Fats - 30.49
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Beef ribs
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Other +34.4%
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Equal in Fats - 30.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Duck meat
Duck meat
2
:
1
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 13.04
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Beef ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 13.04

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Beef ribs Opinion
Protein 18.99g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 28.35g 30.49g Beef ribs
Calories 337kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 11mg 10mg Duck meat
Iron 2.7mg 2.33mg Duck meat
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 156mg 172mg Beef ribs
Potassium 204mg 290mg Beef ribs
Sodium 59mg 64mg Duck meat
Zinc 1.86mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.227mg 0.088mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg Duck meat
Selenium 20µg 21.2µg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 210IU 0IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Duck meat
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.07mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.19mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 3.64mg Duck meat
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.37mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.23mg Beef ribs
Folate 6µg 7µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 5.1µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.773mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 0.872mg 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.465mg 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.486mg 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.475mg 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 0.938mg 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.462mg 0.781mg Beef ribs
Cholesterol 84mg 85mg Duck meat
Saturated Fat 9.67g 12.29g Duck meat
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 1.05g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat Beef ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
32%
Duck meat
42%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.