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

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What are the differences between Pork spare ribs and Beef tenderloin?

  • Pork spare ribs are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 87% more.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork spare ribs. Pork spare ribs contain 0.319mg of Vitamin B1, while Beef tenderloin contains 0.09mg.
  • Pork spare ribs have less Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types 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 Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +241.8%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +61.2%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Equal in Selenium - 22.9
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 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +241.8%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +61.2%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Equal in Selenium - 22.9

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 B1 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +547.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +547.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Protein +54.5%
Contains more Other +126.8%
Equal in Fats - 24.6
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Protein +54.5%
Contains more Other +126.8%
Equal in Fats - 24.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.2%
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.2%

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 tenderloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork spare ribs Beef tenderloin Opinion
Protein 15.47g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 23.4g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Calories 277kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 15mg 9mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 0.91mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 141mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 242mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 81mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 2.5mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.08mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.01mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.09mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 3mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 0.25mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.25mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 0µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.695mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.761mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.318mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.435mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.426mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.809mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.668mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 80mg 85mg Pork spare ribs
Trans Fat 0.222g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 7.529g 9.72g Pork spare ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 1g 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
Pork spare ribs Beef tenderloin
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
43%
Pork spare ribs
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.191g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)

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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.