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Beef ribs vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beef ribs and chicken heart

  • Beef ribs have more selenium, while chicken heart has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, copper, folate, and vitamin B6.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 207% higher.
  • Chicken heart contains 5 times less selenium than beef ribs. Beef ribs contain 21.2µg of selenium, while chicken heart contains 4.3µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken heart is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 16% 224% 115% 180% 76% 9.7% 12% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +393%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +155.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +293.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +584.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~177mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 11% 3% 0% 0% 38% 168% 92% 154% 83% 911% 0% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +283.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +591.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +212.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +928.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more FatsFats +226.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +59.6%
Contains more OtherOther +39.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.71 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +450.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Chicken heart DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 7.29µg 207%
Iron 2.33mg 5.96mg 45%
Saturated fat 12.29g 2.66g 44%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 2.559mg 44%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.728mg 41%
Fats 30.49g 9.33g 33%
Selenium 21.2µg 4.3µg 31%
Copper 0.088mg 0.346mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 13.04g 2.37g 27%
Cholesterol 85mg 136mg 17%
Folate 7µg 72µg 16%
Protein 22.8g 15.55g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 2.71g 11%
Calories 372kcal 153kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.36mg 10%
Zinc 5.76mg 6.59mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 4.883mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.152mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Potassium 290mg 176mg 3%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.089mg 3%
Phosphorus 172mg 177mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.71g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.71g N/A
Calcium 10mg 12mg 0%
Sodium 64mg 74mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.996mg 0.704mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0.833mg 0%
Leucine 1.802mg 1.355mg 0%
Lysine 1.897mg 1.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.376mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.696mg 0%
Valine 1.109mg 0.88mg 0%
Histidine 0.781mg 0.408mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Chicken heart
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Beef ribs
116%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.63g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 ($)

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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.