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Pork bacon vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork bacon and Beef ribs?

  • Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Copper, yet Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 93% higher.
  • Pork bacon has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef ribs. Pork bacon has 0.348mg of Vitamin B1, while Beef ribs have 0.07mg.
  • Beef ribs contain less Sodium.

We used Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
6
:
3
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.9%
Contains more Copper +106.8%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Selenium +178.3%
Contains more Iron +56.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Pork bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Beef ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.9%
Contains more Copper +106.8%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Selenium +178.3%
Contains more Iron +56.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Equal in Calcium - 10

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.
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
8
:
2
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100.9%
Pork bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Beef ribs
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% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
4
:
1
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Protein +56.7%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1068.9%
Contains more Water +268.2%
Pork bacon
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Beef ribs
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Protein +56.7%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1068.9%
Contains more Water +268.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
2
:
1
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
Pork bacon
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Beef ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Beef ribs Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 22.8g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 30.49g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Calories 548kcal 372kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Iron 1.49mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 30mg 20mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 172mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 290mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 64mg Beef ribs
Zinc 3.36mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.182mg 0.088mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.013mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 21.2µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.07mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.19mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 3.64mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.37mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.23mg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg 7µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.255mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.996mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 1.025mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.802mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.897mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.584mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.89mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 1.109mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.781mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 85mg Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 14.187g 12.29g Beef ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 13.04g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1.05g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Beef 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
53%
Pork bacon
42%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 2129mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.897g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.