Barbecue chicken vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barbecue chicken and short ribs different?
- Barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for short ribs is 90% higher.
- Barbecue chicken contains 7 times more sodium than short ribs. While barbecue chicken contains 335mg of sodium, short ribs contain only 50mg.
Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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 | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +174.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +160% |
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 | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +457.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.7% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +178.4% |
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Protein
~21.57g
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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +192.9% |
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 B12 | 0.47µg | 2.62µg | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 17.8g | 63% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 41.98g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 18.88g | 31% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 4.88mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 2.452mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 2.31mg | 17% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 471kcal | 12% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 50mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 94mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 162mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 82.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 27IU | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 1.53g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 21.57g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.252mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 20.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 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
26%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.873g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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