Chicken meat vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chicken meat and Beef ribs
- Chicken meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A, yet Beef ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Beef ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 85% more than Chicken meat.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +196.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +133.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +178.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +676.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +124.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Other
~0.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 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 | -69.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +182.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +144.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 372kcal |
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| Protein | 27.3g | 22.8g |
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| Fats | 13.6g | 30.49g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 85mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 290mg |
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| Iron | 1.26mg | 2.33mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.088mg |
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| Zinc | 1.94mg | 5.76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 172mg |
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| Sodium | 82mg | 64mg |
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| Vitamin A | 161IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 21.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 3.64mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 2.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 65.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.79g | 12.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.34g | 13.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 1.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.255mg |
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| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0.996mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 1.025mg |
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| Leucine | 1.986mg | 1.802mg |
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| Lysine | 2.223mg | 1.897mg |
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| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.584mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0.89mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.109mg |
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| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.781mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
36%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.5g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.