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Short ribs vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Short ribs and Barbecue chicken different?

  • Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Short ribs is 90% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has less Saturated Fat.

Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin are the varieties used 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 Iron +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Zinc +174.2%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Equal in Selenium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Iron +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Zinc +174.2%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Equal in Selenium - 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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +457.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +457.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +178.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +71.9%
Contains more Other +20.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.51
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +178.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +71.9%
Contains more Other +20.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.2%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Protein 21.57g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 41.98g 15.08g Short ribs
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calories 471kcal 226kcal Short ribs
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 2.31mg 0.95mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 162mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 224mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 50mg 335mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 1.78mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.077mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.005mg Short ribs
Selenium 20.8µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.152mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.191mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.47µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.862mg 0.657mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.853mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 1.549mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 1.75mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.69mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg 0.935mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.592mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 127mg Short ribs
Trans Fat 0.078g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 6.446g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Short ribs Barbecue chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
44%
Short ribs
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.873g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.