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

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What are the differences between Beef tenderloin and Pork spare ribs?

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Pork spare ribs are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 87% more.
  • Pork spare ribs contain 3 times less Iron than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 3.11mg of Iron, while Pork spare ribs contain 0.91mg.
  • Pork spare ribs have less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw types in this article.

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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 Iron +241.8%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +61.2%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Equal in Selenium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Contains more Iron +241.8%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +61.2%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Equal in Selenium - 22

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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.5%
Contains more Other +126.8%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Equal in Fats - 23.4
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
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 +54.5%
Contains more Other +126.8%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Equal in Fats - 23.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.3%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Pork spare ribs Opinion
Protein 23.9g 15.47g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 23.4g Beef tenderloin
Calories 324kcal 277kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 15mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 3.11mg 0.91mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 141mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 242mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 81mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 2.5mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.01mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg 22µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.251mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.662mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.625mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 8µg 0µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.38µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.163mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.695mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.761mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.318mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.435mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.426mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.65mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.809mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.668mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 80mg Pork spare ribs
Trans Fat 0.222g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 7.529g Pork spare ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 8.542g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Pork spare ribs
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
43%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.191g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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 ($)

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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.