Pork spare ribs vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pork spare ribs and Beef ribs
- Pork spare ribs are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, yet Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef ribs is 81% higher.
- Pork spare ribs contain 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef ribs. Pork spare ribs contain 0.319mg of Vitamin B1, while Beef ribs contain 0.07mg.
- Pork spare ribs contain less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.
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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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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+156%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+22%
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Potassium
+19.8%
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Sodium
-21%
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Zinc
+130.4%
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Manganese
+30%
Equal in Copper - 0.088
Equal in Selenium - 21.2
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+156%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+22%
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Potassium
+19.8%
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Sodium
-21%
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Zinc
+130.4%
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Manganese
+30%
Equal in Copper - 0.088
Equal in Selenium - 21.2
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 B1
+355.7%
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Vitamin B2
+32.1%
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Vitamin B3
+28.1%
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Vitamin B5
+68.9%
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Vitamin B6
+149.6%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+513.2%
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Vitamin B1
+355.7%
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Vitamin B2
+32.1%
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Vitamin B3
+28.1%
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Vitamin B5
+68.9%
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Vitamin B6
+149.6%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+513.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+29.6%
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Other
+126.2%
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Protein
+47.4%
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Fats
+30.3%
Protein:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.75 g
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1.38 g
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
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Water
+29.6%
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+126.2%
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Protein
+47.4%
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Fats
+30.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-38.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+276.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+52.7%
Saturated Fat:
7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.953 g
Saturated Fat:
12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.05 g
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Saturated Fat
-38.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+276.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+52.7%
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 15.47g | 22.8g |
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| Fats | 23.4g | 30.49g |
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| Calories | 277kcal | 372kcal |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 0.91mg | 2.33mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 141mg | 172mg |
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| Potassium | 242mg | 290mg |
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| Sodium | 81mg | 64mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 5.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.088mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 21.2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 91IU |
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| Vitamin D | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.319mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.662mg | 3.64mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.625mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.574mg | 0.23mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.38µg | 2.33µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.163mg | 0.255mg |
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| Threonine | 0.695mg | 0.996mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.761mg | 1.025mg |
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| Leucine | 1.318mg | 1.802mg |
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| Lysine | 1.435mg | 1.897mg |
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| Methionine | 0.426mg | 0.584mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.65mg | 0.89mg |
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| Valine | 0.809mg | 1.109mg |
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| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.781mg |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 85mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.222g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.529g | 12.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.542g | 13.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.953g | 1.05g |
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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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.761g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef ribs is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)