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Corned beef vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Corned beef and Pork spare ribs

  • Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, yet Pork spare ribs are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Corned beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 52% more than Pork spare ribs.
  • Corned beef contains 12 times more Sodium than Pork spare ribs. While Corned beef contains 973mg of Sodium, Pork spare ribs contain only 81mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 Iron +104.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.2%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +49.1%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Contains more Iron +104.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.2%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +49.1%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%

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 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +87.7%
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Equal in Water - 59.75
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +87.7%
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Equal in Water - 59.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +490%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.542
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +490%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.542

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Pork spare ribs Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 15.47g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Calories 251kcal 277kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 8mg 15mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 1.86mg 0.91mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Pork spare ribs
Phosphorus 125mg 141mg Pork spare ribs
Potassium 145mg 242mg Pork spare ribs
Sodium 973mg 81mg Pork spare ribs
Zinc 4.58mg 2.5mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.08mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.01mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 22µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 4IU 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 0.1µg 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.251mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 4.662mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.625mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 6µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.38µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.163mg Pork spare ribs
Threonine 0.726mg 0.695mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.761mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 1.318mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 1.435mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.426mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.65mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.809mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.668mg Pork spare ribs
Cholesterol 98mg 80mg Pork spare ribs
Trans Fat 0.222g Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 7.529g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 8.542g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 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
Corned beef Pork spare ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
33%
Corned beef
43%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 892mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.189g)
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 minerals?
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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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.