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

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Important differences between barbecue chicken and lamb ribs

  • Barbecue chicken has more phosphorus and vitamin B6; however, lamb ribs is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Lamb ribs's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 73% more.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 5 times more sodium than lamb ribs. Barbecue chicken contains 335mg of sodium, while lamb ribs contains 73mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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% 6.6% 24% 60% 38% 95% 71% 9.5% 2.5% 119%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +68.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +280%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~271mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.8µg

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% 6.7% 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% 2% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +374.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~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
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.2%
Contains more FatsFats +97.7%
Contains more OtherOther +33%
~equal in Protein ~21.12g

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% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.77 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.17g

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 Lamb ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Lamb ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.23µg 73%
Saturated fat 3.927g 12.77g 40%
Fats 15.08g 29.82g 23%
Zinc 1.78mg 3.49mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 12.52g 15%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Sodium 335mg 73mg 11%
Cholesterol 127mg 97mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.63mg 10%
Iron 0.95mg 1.6mg 8%
Calories 226kcal 359kcal 7%
Phosphorus 218mg 166mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 6.75mg 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.115mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.09mg 3%
Protein 22.51g 21.12g 3%
Folate 8µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.019mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 2.17g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.21mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.12g 0g 0%
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Potassium 255mg 271mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Selenium 22µg 21.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.247mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.904mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.019mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.642mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 1.865mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.542mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.86mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 1.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.669mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Lamb 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
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb ribs
Lamb 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 - 8.843g)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients
  2. Lamb ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/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.