Chicken thigh vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken thigh and pork spare ribs
- Chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and iron, yet pork spare ribs are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin D.
- Pork spare ribs cover your daily saturated fat needs 24% more than chicken thigh.
- Chicken thigh contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than pork spare ribs. While chicken thigh contains 1.285mg of vitamin B5, pork spare ribs contain only 0.625mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in pork spare ribs is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +262.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.75 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +127.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34% |
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Water
~59.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.953 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +123.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.7% |
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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| Protein | 28.18g | 15.47g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 7.529g | 22% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 23.4g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.319mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.574mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 4.662mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.625mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 8.542g | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 2.3µg | 11% |
| Choline | 59.7mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 3.953g | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 91IU | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 141mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.91mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 277kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.38µg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 81mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 242mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.222g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.318mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.435mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.749g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)