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Pork belly vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork belly and Short ribs

  • Pork belly has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Short ribs covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 74% more than Pork belly.
  • Pork belly has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Short ribs. While Pork belly has 0.396mg of Vitamin B1, Short ribs have only 0.05mg.
  • Short ribs have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, belly, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 belly
Pork belly
1
:
9
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +344.2%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Zinc +378.4%
Contains more Copper +90.4%
Contains more Manganese +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Pork belly
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +344.2%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Zinc +378.4%
Contains more Copper +90.4%
Contains more Manganese +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +160%

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 belly
Pork belly
7
:
5
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.252
Pork belly
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Short 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% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.252

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork belly
Pork belly
3
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Fats +26.3%
Contains more Other +24.7%
Contains more Protein +130.9%
Equal in Water - 35.72
Pork belly
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Fats +26.3%
Contains more Other +24.7%
Contains more Protein +130.9%
Equal in Water - 35.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork belly
Pork belly
2
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.8
Pork belly
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.8

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork belly Short ribs Opinion
Protein 9.34g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 53.01g 41.98g Pork belly
Calories 518kcal 471kcal Pork belly
Calcium 5mg 12mg Short ribs
Iron 0.52mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 4mg 15mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 108mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 185mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 32mg 50mg Pork belly
Zinc 1.02mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.052mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.006mg 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 8µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Pork belly
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.29mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.05mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.15mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 4.647mg 2.452mg Pork belly
Vitamin B5 0.256mg 0.252mg Pork belly
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 1µg 5µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 72mg 94mg Pork belly
Saturated Fat 19.33g 17.8g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 24.7g 18.88g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 5.65g 1.53g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork belly Short 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
34%
Pork belly
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Pork belly
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork belly
Pork belly is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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 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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/nutrients
  2. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.