Chicken breast vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken breast and beef ribs different?
- Chicken breast is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and selenium; however, beef ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef ribs is 82% higher.
- Chicken breast contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than beef ribs. While chicken breast contains 14.782mg of vitamin B3, beef ribs contain only 3.64mg.
- Chicken breast has less saturated fat.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 | +55% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +433.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +306.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +529.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +547.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +658.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.05g
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 | 0.37µg | 2.33µg | 82% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 3.64mg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 12.29g | 50% |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 5.76mg | 43% |
| Fats | 4.71g | 30.49g | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.23mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 13.04g | 28% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 22.8g | 21% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.33mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.37mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 172mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 21.2µg | 9% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 372kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.088mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 85mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 79mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 0g | 0% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 290mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 1.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.996mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.802mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 1.897mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 1.109mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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.