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

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What are the main differences between Beef sirloin and Pork loin?

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, Choline, and Phosphorus, yet Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 68% higher.
  • Beef sirloin has 3 times more Zinc than Pork loin. Beef sirloin has 5.7mg of Zinc, while Pork loin has 1.74mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +22.2%
Contains more Iron +143%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +227.6%
Contains more Copper +51.8%
Contains more Selenium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -24.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
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 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +143%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +227.6%
Contains more Copper +51.8%
Contains more Selenium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -24.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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 E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +923.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.1%
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% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +923.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56%
Contains more Fats +150.1%
Contains more Other +28.8%
Equal in Water - 66.92
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +56%
Contains more Fats +150.1%
Contains more Other +28.8%
Equal in Water - 66.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +624.3%
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +624.3%

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 loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Pork loin Opinion
Protein 30.8g 19.74g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 12.58g Pork loin
Calories 177kcal 198kcal Pork loin
Calcium 22mg 18mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 0.79mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 197mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 356mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 5.7mg 1.74mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.056mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 38.9µg 33.2µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.21mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 4.58mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.472mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 1µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.53µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.891mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.91mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.572mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.766mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.514mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.785mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 1.064mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.77mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 63mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 4.36g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 5.61g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.34g Pork loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Pork loin
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
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.445g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.