Barbecue chicken vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barbecue chicken and pork spare ribs different?
- Barbecue chicken is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B3; however, pork spare ribs are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for pork spare ribs is 29% higher.
- Barbecue chicken contains 4 times more sodium than pork spare ribs. While barbecue chicken contains 335mg of sodium, pork spare ribs contain only 81mg.
Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +311.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.75 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.8% |
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Water
~59.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.953 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.574mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.319mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 80mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 7.529g | 16% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 15.47g | 14% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 23.4g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 3.953g | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2.3µg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 91IU | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 141mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 81mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.625mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 4.662mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 2.5mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 8.542g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.38µg | 4% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 277kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.251mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 59.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 242mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 22µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.222g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.318mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.435mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.079g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork spare ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.602g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.