Pork spare ribs vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pork spare ribs and Chicken McNuggets?
- Pork spare ribs are higher in Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken McNuggets are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
- Pork spare ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 21% more.
- Chicken McNuggets contain 4 times less Zinc than Pork spare ribs. Pork spare ribs contain 2.5mg of Zinc, while Chicken McNuggets contain 0.59mg.
- Chicken McNuggets have less Saturated Fat.
We used Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS types 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 CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +323.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1300% |
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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +99.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.75 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.953 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -56.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.134g
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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| Calories | 277kcal | 302kcal |
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| Protein | 15.47g | 15.79g |
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| Fats | 23.4g | 19.81g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 15.09g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 15.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 44mg |
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| Vitamin D | 91IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 242mg | 252mg |
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| Iron | 0.91mg | 0.89mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.08g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 141mg | 272mg |
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| Sodium | 81mg | 566mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.14mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.319mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.662mg | 7.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.625mg | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.574mg | 0.398mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.38µg | 0.33µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.222g | 0.114g |
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| Choline | 59.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.529g | 3.261g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.542g | 8.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.953g | 5.61g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.163mg |
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| Threonine | 0.695mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.761mg |
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| Leucine | 1.318mg |
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| Lysine | 1.435mg |
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| Methionine | 0.426mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.65mg |
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| Valine | 0.809mg |
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| Histidine | 0.668mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.025g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g | 5.105g |
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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
42%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork spare ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.268g)
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.