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

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How are Pork chop and Short ribs different?

  • Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, while Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Short ribs covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 82% more than Pork chop.
  • Pork chop contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Short ribs. Pork chop contains 0.49mg of Vitamin B1, while Short ribs contain 0.05mg.
  • Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types were used in this article.

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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 chop
Pork chop
6
:
4
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +165.5%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +165.5%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Copper - 0.099

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 chop
Pork chop
7
:
4
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +880%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +297%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork chop
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%
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 D +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +880%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +297%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Water +72%
Contains more Fats +192.5%
Contains more Other +52.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.57
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 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 Water +72%
Contains more Fats +192.5%
Contains more Other +52.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.3%
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.3%

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 Short ribs
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Short ribs Opinion
Protein 23.72g 21.57g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 231kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 56mg 12mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 241mg 162mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 224mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 3.15mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.105mg 0.099mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 36.4µg 20.8µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 40IU 27IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg 0.7µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.05mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.15mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 2.452mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.252mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.22mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 5µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.142mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.862mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.981mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.716mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 1.823mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.562mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.852mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 1.07mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.688mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 94mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 4.339g 17.8g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.53g 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 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
53%
Pork chop
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.461g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop 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 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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.