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Pork spare ribs vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pork spare ribs and Beefsteak

  • Pork spare ribs have more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Beefsteak have more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Choline.
  • Beefsteak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 42% more.
  • Pork spare ribs have 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Beefsteak. Pork spare ribs have 0.319mg of Vitamin B1, while Beefsteak has 0.078mg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +94%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
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 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +94%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Manganese - 0.009

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 +309%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.585
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% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.585

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +54.9%
Contains more Other +557.1%
Contains more Protein +72.7%
Equal in Water - 57.96
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Fats +54.9%
Contains more Other +557.1%
Contains more Protein +72.7%
Equal in Water - 57.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +605.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21%
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +605.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork spare ribs Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 15.47g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 23.4g 15.11g Pork spare ribs
Calories 277kcal 250kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 15mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 0.91mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 141mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 242mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 81mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 2.5mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.08mg 0.073mg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.01mg 0.009mg Pork spare ribs
Selenium 22µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.078mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.14mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 0.527mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 0µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.173mg Beefsteak
Threonine 0.695mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.761mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.318mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.435mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.426mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.809mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.668mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 80mg 79mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.222g Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 7.529g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 6.298g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 0.56g 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 Beefsteak
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
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.578g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.