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Beef sirloin vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef sirloin and Pork leg

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Pork leg is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork leg is 54% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 3 times more Zinc than Pork leg. Beef sirloin contains 5.7mg of Zinc, while Pork leg contains 1.93mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, 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.
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +125.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains more Zinc +195.3%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Manganese +109.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +125.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains more Zinc +195.3%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Manganese +109.1%

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 B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.9%
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% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.7%
Contains more Fats +275.1%
Contains more Other +108.5%
Equal in Water - 62.47
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +76.7%
Contains more Fats +275.1%
Contains more Other +108.5%
Equal in Water - 62.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +317.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +986.5%
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +317.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +986.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Pork leg Opinion
Protein 30.8g 17.43g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 18.87g Pork leg
Calories 177kcal 245kcal Pork leg
Calcium 22mg 5mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 0.85mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 199mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 315mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 47mg Pork leg
Zinc 5.7mg 1.93mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.065mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.023mg Pork leg
Selenium 38.9µg 29.4µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.2mg Pork leg
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 4.574mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.401mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 7µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.63µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 1.23mg 0.776mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.787mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.376mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.55mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.444mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.689mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.931mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.659mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 73mg Pork leg
Saturated Fat 1.915g 6.54g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 8.38g Pork leg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 2.01g Pork leg

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Beef sirloin Pork leg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
52%
Beef sirloin
46%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.625g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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.

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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.