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

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How are Pork spare ribs and Chicken wing different?

  • Pork spare ribs are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Chicken wing is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Pork spare ribs is 21% higher.
  • Pork spare ribs contain 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Chicken wing. While Pork spare ribs contain 0.319mg of Vitamin B1, Chicken wing contains only 0.106mg.
  • Chicken wing has less Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter 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 Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Zinc +81.2%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +41.8%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Zinc +81.2%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +41.8%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 16

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 B1 +200.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29.3%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 21.81
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Water +29.3%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 21.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.96
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.96

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork spare ribs Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 15.47g 19.87g Chicken wing
Fats 23.4g 21.81g Pork spare ribs
Carbs 0g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 277kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 15mg 20mg Chicken wing
Iron 0.91mg 1.29mg Chicken wing
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 141mg 121mg Pork spare ribs
Potassium 242mg 138mg Pork spare ribs
Sodium 81mg 320mg Pork spare ribs
Zinc 2.5mg 1.38mg Pork spare ribs
Copper 0.08mg 0.063mg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.01mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 22µg 25.7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.106mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.152mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 5.265mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 0.71mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.3mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 0µg 18µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0.25µg Pork spare ribs
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.219mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.695mg 0.795mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.761mg 0.941mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.318mg 1.421mg Chicken wing
Lysine 1.435mg 1.474mg Chicken wing
Methionine 0.426mg 0.499mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 0.785mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.809mg 0.953mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.668mg 0.547mg Pork spare ribs
Cholesterol 80mg 79mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 0.222g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 7.529g 5.83g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 8.96g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 5.07g Chicken wing
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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Pork spare ribs Chicken wing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
43%
Pork spare ribs
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.699g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.
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. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/nutrients
  2. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.