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

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The main differences between Pork spare ribs and Beef Liver

  • Beef Liver is richer than Pork spare ribs in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, Choline, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef Liver is 2925% higher.
  • Pork spare ribs contain less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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 +150%
Contains more Iron +618.7%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +112%
Contains more Copper +17753.8%
Contains more Manganese +3460%
Contains more Selenium +64.1%
Equal in Sodium - 79
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +618.7%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +112%
Contains more Copper +17753.8%
Contains more Manganese +3460%
Contains more Selenium +64.1%
Equal in Sodium - 79

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 D +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1037.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18473.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Contains more Vitamin D +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1037.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18473.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +344.9%
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Equal in Water - 58.81
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Fats +344.9%
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Equal in Water - 58.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork spare ribs Beef Liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Protein 15.47g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 23.4g 5.26g Pork spare ribs
Carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Calories 277kcal 191kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 15mg 6mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 0.91mg 6.54mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 141mg 497mg Beef Liver
Potassium 242mg 352mg Beef Liver
Sodium 81mg 79mg Beef Liver
Zinc 2.5mg 5.3mg Beef Liver
Copper 0.08mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.01mg 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 22µg 36.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 0IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 91IU 49IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg 1.2µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.194mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Folate 0µg 253µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 0µg 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 0.695mg 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 0.761mg 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 1.318mg 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 1.435mg 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.426mg 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 0.809mg 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.668mg 0.879mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 80mg 396mg Pork spare ribs
Trans Fat 0.222g 0.365g Pork spare ribs
Saturated Fat 7.529g 2.947g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 1.124g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 1.109g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g 0.011g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g 0.659g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.017g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork spare ribs Beef Liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
43%
Pork spare ribs
1067%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 316mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.582g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.