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Liver vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liver and Pork spare ribs different?

  • Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, Folate, and Zinc than Pork spare ribs.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liver is 762% higher.
  • Pork spare ribs have less Cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +1869.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +168.8%
Contains more Copper +692.5%
Contains more Manganese +2900%
Contains more Selenium +206.8%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Contains more Iron +1869.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +168.8%
Contains more Copper +692.5%
Contains more Manganese +2900%
Contains more Selenium +206.8%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.3%

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.
Liver
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +774.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +663.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4813.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.574
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 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% 8% 69% 0% 80% 58% 88% 38% 133% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +774.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +663.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4813.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.574

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +431.8%
Equal in Water - 59.75
Equal in Other - 1.38
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 +68.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +431.8%
Equal in Water - 59.75
Equal in Other - 1.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1255.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.5%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1255.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Pork spare ribs Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Protein 26.02g 15.47g Liver
Fats 4.4g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Calories 165kcal 277kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 10mg 15mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 17.92mg 0.91mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Pork spare ribs
Phosphorus 241mg 141mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 242mg Pork spare ribs
Sodium 49mg 81mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 2.5mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.08mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.01mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 22µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.251mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 4.662mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.625mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 163µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.38µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.163mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.695mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.761mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.318mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 1.435mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.426mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.65mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.809mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.668mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 80mg Pork spare ribs
Trans Fat 0.222g Liver
Saturated Fat 1.41g 7.529g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 8.542g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 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
Liver 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
397%
Liver
43%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 275mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.