Beef ribs vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beef ribs and chicken thigh
- Beef ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, and iron; however, chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Beef ribs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 83% more than chicken thigh.
- Beef ribs have 4 times more saturated fat than chicken thigh. While beef ribs have 12.29g of saturated fat, chicken thigh has only 2.78g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +12% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.7% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +606.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +247.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +196% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +241.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.33µg | 0.33µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 12.29g | 2.78g | 43% |
| Fats | 30.49g | 10.3g | 31% |
| Zinc | 5.76mg | 2.79mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.04g | 3.82g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.64mg | 7.12mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 1.285mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.38mg | 12% |
| Protein | 22.8g | 28.18g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.33mg | 1.46mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 2.43g | 9% |
| Calories | 372kcal | 218kcal | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 102mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.255mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 199mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.088mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 21.2µg | 20.5µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 259mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.255mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.996mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.025mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.802mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.897mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.89mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.109mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.781mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.51g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
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 ($)
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.