Apple pie vs BBQ pork ribs: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: apple pie scores 8/100 and BBQ pork ribs 10/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Apple pie
242 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice (1/10 pie): 165 g
BBQ pork ribs
336 kcal per 100 g. Half rack (meat only): 290 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesApple pie242 vs 336 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinBBQ pork ribs2.5 vs 16 g per 100 g
- More fiberApple pie1.6 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarBBQ pork ribs16 vs 9 g per 100 g
- More potassiumBBQ pork ribs88 vs 325 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatApple pie7 vs 7.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Apple pie, 100 g | BBQ pork ribs, 100 g | Apple pie, 165 g | BBQ pork ribs, 290 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 242 kcal | 336 kcal | 399 kcal | 974 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 16 g | 4 g | 48 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g | 11 g | 56 g | 33 g |
| Sugars | 16 g | 9 g | 26 g | 26 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 0.5 g | 2.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 25 g | 19 g | 71 g |
| Saturated fat | 7 g | 7.9 g | 12 g | 23 g |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 0.1 mg | 5 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 95 µg | 15 µg | 157 µg | 44 µg |
| Potassium | 88 mg | 325 mg | 145 mg | 942 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 1.3 mg | 1.7 mg | 3.7 mg |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 27 mg | 21 mg | 78 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.8 mg | 21 mg | 13 mg | 62 mg |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 579 mg | 199 mg | 1678 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.