BBQ pork ribs vs pancakes with maple syrup: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: BBQ pork ribs scores 10/100 and pancakes with maple syrup 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.
BBQ pork ribs
336 kcal per 100 g. Half rack (meat only): 290 g
Pancakes with maple syrup
257 kcal per 100 g. 3 pancakes with syrup: 170 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPancakes with maple syrup336 vs 257 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinBBQ pork ribs16 vs 5.3 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.5 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarBBQ pork ribs9 vs 20 g per 100 g
- More potassiumBBQ pork ribs325 vs 150 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPancakes with maple syrup7.9 vs 4.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | BBQ pork ribs, 100 g | Pancakes with maple syrup, 100 g | BBQ pork ribs, 290 g | Pancakes with maple syrup, 170 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 336 kcal | 257 kcal | 974 kcal | 437 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g | 5.3 g | 48 g | 8.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g | 43 g | 33 g | 74 g |
| Sugars | 9 g | 20 g | 26 g | 34 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.8 g | 1.4 g | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 25 g | 7.2 g | 71 g | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.9 g | 4.1 g | 23 g | 6.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0 mg | 0.4 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15 µg | 72 µg | 44 µg | 123 µg |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 150 mg | 942 mg | 255 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.6 mg | 3.7 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 192 mg | 78 mg | 326 mg |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 17 mg | 62 mg | 29 mg |
| Sodium | 579 mg | 321 mg | 1678 mg | 545 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.