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Pork spare ribs vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork spare ribs and Ground chicken

  • Pork spare ribs have more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Zinc, while Ground chicken have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pork spare ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 22% higher.
  • Ground chicken contains 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork spare ribs. Pork spare ribs contain 0.319mg of Vitamin B1, while Ground chicken contains 0.121mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +66%
Contains more Potassium +179.8%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Equal in Iron - 0.93
Equal in Sodium - 75
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 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +66%
Contains more Potassium +179.8%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Equal in Iron - 0.93
Equal in Sodium - 75

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 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.538
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 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.538

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Other +56.8%
Contains more Protein +50.5%
Equal in Water - 64.92
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Other +56.8%
Contains more Protein +50.5%
Equal in Water - 64.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%

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 Ground chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork spare ribs Ground chicken Opinion
Protein 15.47g 23.28g Ground chicken
Fats 23.4g 10.92g Pork spare ribs
Calories 277kcal 189kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 15mg 8mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 0.91mg 0.93mg Ground chicken
Magnesium 16mg 28mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 141mg 234mg Ground chicken
Potassium 242mg 677mg Ground chicken
Sodium 81mg 75mg Ground chicken
Zinc 2.5mg 1.92mg Pork spare ribs
Copper 0.08mg 0.062mg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.01mg 0.016mg Ground chicken
Selenium 22µg 14.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.121mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.538mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 0µg 2µg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0.51µg Ground chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.695mg 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 0.761mg 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.318mg 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 1.435mg 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.426mg 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 0.809mg 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.668mg 0.706mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 80mg 107mg Pork spare ribs
Trans Fat 0.222g 0.087g Ground chicken
Saturated Fat 7.529g 3.11g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 4.879g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 2.08g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g 0.015g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g 1.787g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.081g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork spare ribs Ground chicken
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
43%
Pork spare ribs
43%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.419g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/nutrients
  2. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.