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Pork spare ribs vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork spare ribs and Elk meat

  • Pork spare ribs have more Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Elk meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Elk meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 107% more than Pork spare ribs.
  • Elk meat has 6 times less Saturated Fat than Pork spare ribs. Pork spare ribs have 7.529g of Saturated Fat, while Elk meat has 1.342g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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 spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
2
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8
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Selenium +109.5%
Contains more Iron +347.3%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.1%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +64.8%
Contains more Copper +336.3%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Pork spare ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Selenium +109.5%
Contains more Iron +347.3%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.1%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +64.8%
Contains more Copper +336.3%
Contains more Manganese +90%

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 spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
4
:
6
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +678.9%
Pork spare 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% 8% 69% 0% 80% 58% 88% 38% 133% 0% 48% 0%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +678.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
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2
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +586.2%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Protein +98.8%
Equal in Water - 64.93
Pork spare ribs
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +586.2%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Protein +98.8%
Equal in Water - 64.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
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1
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +780.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2355.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Pork spare ribs
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +780.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2355.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%

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 Elk meat
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 Elk meat Opinion
Protein 15.47g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 23.4g 3.41g Pork spare ribs
Calories 277kcal 162kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 15mg 5mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 0.91mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 16mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 141mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 242mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 81mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 2.5mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.01mg 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 22µg 10.5µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.144mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.485mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 0µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.695mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.761mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.318mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 1.435mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.426mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 0.809mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.668mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 80mg 72mg Elk meat
Trans Fat 0.222g Elk meat
Saturated Fat 7.529g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 0.97g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 0.161g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g 0.002g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork spare ribs Elk meat
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
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.187g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat 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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.