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

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

  • Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
  • Pork chop has 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef ribs. Pork chop has 0.49mg of Vitamin B1, while Beef ribs have 0.07mg.
  • Pork chop contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.1%
Contains more Copper +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +71.7%
Contains more Iron +167.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Zinc +82.9%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 290
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.1%
Contains more Copper +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +71.7%
Contains more Iron +167.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Zinc +82.9%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 290

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +253%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 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% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +253%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33.3%
Contains more Fats +112.5%
Contains more Other +27.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.8
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Water +33.3%
Contains more Fats +112.5%
Contains more Other +27.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.8%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Beef ribs Opinion
Protein 23.72g 22.8g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 30.49g Beef ribs
Calories 231kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 56mg 10mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Phosphorus 241mg 172mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 290mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 64mg Beef ribs
Zinc 3.15mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.105mg 0.088mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 0.013mg Beef ribs
Selenium 36.4µg 21.2µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.07mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.19mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 3.64mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.37mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.23mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 7µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.255mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.996mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.025mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.802mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 1.897mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.584mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.89mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 1.109mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.781mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 85mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 4.339g 12.29g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.05g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.951g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop 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 - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.