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Beefsteak vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beefsteak and Pork spare ribs

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Choline, however, Pork spare ribs has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beefsteak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 42% more.
  • Beefsteak has 2 times more Zinc than Pork spare ribs. Beefsteak has 4.85mg of Zinc, while Pork spare ribs have 2.5mg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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.
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +94%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +94%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.574
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
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 E +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.574

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +72.7%
Contains more Fats +54.9%
Contains more Other +557.1%
Equal in Water - 59.75
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +72.7%
Contains more Fats +54.9%
Contains more Other +557.1%
Equal in Water - 59.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +605.9%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +605.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Pork spare ribs
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 Beefsteak Pork spare ribs Opinion
Protein 26.72g 15.47g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Calories 250kcal 277kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 22mg 15mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 0.91mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 141mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 242mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 81mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 2.5mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.009mg 0.01mg Pork spare ribs
Selenium 28.8µg 22µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.37mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.251mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 4.662mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.625mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.574mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 0µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.163mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg 0.695mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.761mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.318mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.435mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.426mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.65mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.809mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.668mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 80mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.222g Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 7.529g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 8.542g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 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
Beefsteak 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
45%
Beefsteak
43%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.578g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.