Pork spare ribs vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pork spare ribs and Chicken thigh
- Pork spare ribs are higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin D, yet Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Iron.
- Pork spare ribs covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 24% more than Chicken thigh.
- Pork spare ribs contain 11 times more Vitamin D than Chicken thigh. While Pork spare ribs contain 91IU of Vitamin D, Chicken thigh contains only 8IU.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken thigh is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.7% |
| 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% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +127.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~59.31g
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
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +123.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.1% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 277kcal | 218kcal |
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| Protein | 15.47g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 23.4g | 10.3g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 102mg |
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| Vitamin D | 91IU | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 242mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 0.91mg | 1.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 2.79mg |
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| Phosphorus | 141mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 81mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.3µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.319mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.662mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.625mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.574mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.38µg | 0.33µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.222g |
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| Choline | 59.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.529g | 2.78g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.542g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.953g | 2.43g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.163mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 0.695mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.761mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 1.318mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 1.435mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.426mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.65mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 0.809mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.874mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
42%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
42%
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 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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.