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Barbecue chicken vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Barbecue chicken and Beef ribs?

  • Barbecue chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Beef ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 77% more.
  • Barbecue chicken has 5 times more Sodium than Beef ribs. While Barbecue chicken has 335mg of Sodium, Beef ribs have only 64mg.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains more IronIron +145.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +223.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.2µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +395.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +33.2%
Contains more OtherOther +44.3%
Contains more FatsFats +102.2%
~equal in Protein ~22.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 226kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.51g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 15.08g 30.49g Beef ribs
Net carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 85mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 16mg 10mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 290mg Beef ribs
Iron 0.95mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Sugar 0.12g Beef ribs
Copper 0.077mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Zinc 1.78mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 218mg 172mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.013mg Beef ribs
Selenium 22µg 21.2µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.07mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.19mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.64mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.37mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.23mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Folate 8µg 7µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g Beef ribs
Choline 62.9mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 3.927g 12.29g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.05g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.657mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.549mg 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.75mg 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.565mg 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 0.935mg 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.592mg 0.781mg Beef ribs
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Beef ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.363g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.