Pork leg vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pork leg and Pork spare ribs?
- Pork leg is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, while Pork spare ribs are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Pork leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 35% higher.
- Pork spare ribs have 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Pork leg. Pork leg has 0.63µg of Vitamin B12, while Pork spare ribs have 0.38µg.
- Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+41.1%
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Potassium
+30.2%
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Sodium
-42%
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Manganese
+130%
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Selenium
+33.6%
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Calcium
+200%
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Zinc
+29.5%
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Copper
+23.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.91
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+41.1%
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Potassium
+30.2%
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Sodium
-42%
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Manganese
+130%
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Selenium
+33.6%
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Calcium
+200%
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Zinc
+29.5%
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Copper
+23.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.91
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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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+130.7%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+65.8%
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Vitamin D
+360%
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Vitamin B2
+25.5%
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Vitamin B6
+43.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.662
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.625
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+130.7%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+65.8%
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Vitamin D
+360%
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Vitamin B2
+25.5%
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Vitamin B6
+43.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.662
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.625
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+12.7%
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Fats
+24%
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+12.2%
Equal in Water - 59.75
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
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1.23 g
Protein:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
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0 g
Water:
59.75 g
Other:
1.38 g
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Protein
+12.7%
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Fats
+24%
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+12.2%
Equal in Water - 59.75
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-13.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+96.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.542
Saturated Fat:
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.01 g
Saturated Fat:
7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.953 g
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Saturated Fat
-13.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+96.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.542
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 17.43g | 15.47g |
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| Fats | 18.87g | 23.4g |
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| Calories | 245kcal | 277kcal |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.91mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 141mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 242mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 81mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 2.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 91IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.319mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 4.662mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.625mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.574mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 0.38µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.163mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.695mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0.761mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.318mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg | 1.435mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.426mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.65mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg | 0.809mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.668mg |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 80mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.222g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.54g | 7.529g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.38g | 8.542g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 3.953g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
46%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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