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Beef Liver vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef Liver and Pork spare ribs

  • Beef Liver is richer than Pork spare ribs in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, Choline, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef Liver is 2925% higher.
  • Pork spare ribs contain less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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.
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
9
:
1
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains more Iron +618.7%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +112%
Contains more Copper +17753.8%
Contains more Manganese +3460%
Contains more Selenium +64.1%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Equal in Sodium - 81
Beef Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Pork spare ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Contains more Iron +618.7%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +112%
Contains more Copper +17753.8%
Contains more Manganese +3460%
Contains more Selenium +64.1%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Equal in Sodium - 81

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.
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
10
:
2
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1037.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18473.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.4%
Beef Liver
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Pork spare ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 69% 0% 80% 58% 88% 38% 133% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1037.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18473.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
3
:
2
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Contains more Fats +344.9%
Equal in Water - 59.75
Beef Liver
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Pork spare ribs
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Contains more Fats +344.9%
Equal in Water - 59.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
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2
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.4%
Beef Liver
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Pork spare ribs
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Pork spare ribs Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 15.47g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 277kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 6mg 15mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 6.54mg 0.91mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 141mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 242mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 81mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.5mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.08mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.01mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 22µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.37mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 1.2µg 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.251mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 4.662mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.625mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.574mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0.38µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.163mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.695mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.761mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.318mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.435mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.426mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.65mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.809mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.668mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 80mg Pork spare ribs
Trans Fat 0.365g 0.222g Pork spare ribs
Saturated Fat 2.947g 7.529g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 8.542g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g 3.146g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.081g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef Liver Pork spare ribs
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
1067%
Beef Liver
43%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 316mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.582g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.