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

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

  • Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 66% higher.
  • Pork shoulder has 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef ribs. Pork shoulder has 0.767mg of Vitamin B1, while Beef ribs have 0.07mg.
  • Pork shoulder contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
4
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6
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Selenium +20.3%
Contains more Iron +121.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +113.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 172
Equal in Potassium - 290
Equal in Sodium - 64
Equal in Copper - 0.088
Pork shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Beef ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Selenium +20.3%
Contains more Iron +121.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +113.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 172
Equal in Potassium - 290
Equal in Sodium - 64
Equal in Copper - 0.088

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 shoulder
Pork shoulder
10
:
2
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +995.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.64
Pork shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 0%
Beef 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% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +995.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
2
:
2
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Water +38.9%
Contains more Other +32.8%
Contains more Protein +32.7%
Contains more Fats +69.5%
Pork shoulder
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Beef ribs
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 +38.9%
Contains more Other +32.8%
Contains more Protein +32.7%
Contains more Fats +69.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
2
:
1
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.8%
Pork shoulder
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Beef ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork shoulder Beef ribs Opinion
Protein 17.18g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 17.99g 30.49g Beef ribs
Calories 236kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 15mg 10mg Pork shoulder
Iron 1.05mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 182mg 172mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 302mg 290mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 65mg 64mg Beef ribs
Zinc 2.7mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.084mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Beef ribs
Selenium 25.5µg 21.2µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 0.19mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.07mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.19mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 3.64mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 0.37mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.23mg Pork shoulder
Folate 5µg 7µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.768mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 0.781mg 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.36mg 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.531mg 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.441mg 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 0.921mg 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.656mg 0.781mg Beef ribs
Cholesterol 71mg 85mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 6.24g 12.29g Pork shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 8.01g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 1.05g Pork shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork shoulder 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
50%
Pork shoulder
42%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder 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 - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.

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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.