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Duck meat vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between duck meat and beef ribs?

  • Duck meat is richer in copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, yet beef ribs are richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
  • Duck meat contains less saturated fat.

We used Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
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%
Contains more IronIron +15.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +158%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +209.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.3%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg
~equal in Sodium ~64mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.2µg

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +676.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%
Contains more OtherOther +34.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.1%
~equal in Fats ~30.49g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
47% 49% 4%
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 -21.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +247.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~13.04g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Beef ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.33µg 85%
Zinc 1.86mg 5.76mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 1.05g 17%
Copper 0.227mg 0.088mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.37mg 15%
Saturated fat 9.67g 12.29g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.07mg 9%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Protein 18.99g 22.8g 8%
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 3.64mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.19mg 6%
Iron 2.7mg 2.33mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.23mg 4%
Potassium 204mg 290mg 3%
Fats 28.35g 30.49g 3%
Calories 337kcal 372kcal 2%
Selenium 20µg 21.2µg 2%
Phosphorus 156mg 172mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 20mg 1%
Cholesterol 84mg 85mg 0%
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Calcium 11mg 10mg 0%
Sodium 59mg 64mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg 0%
Folate 6µg 7µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 12.9g 13.04g 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.255mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0.996mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 1.025mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 1.802mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 1.897mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0.89mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 1.109mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0.781mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat Beef ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
32%
Duck meat
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.