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

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Significant differences between Pork spare ribs and Pork

  • Pork spare ribs have more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin D, however, Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Pork covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 46% more than Pork spare ribs.
  • Pork has 2 times less Vitamin D than Pork spare ribs. Pork spare ribs have 91IU of Vitamin D, while Pork has 53IU.
  • Pork contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, 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.
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.5%
Contains more Potassium +74.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Contains more Selenium +105.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.87
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
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 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.5%
Contains more Potassium +74.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Contains more Selenium +105.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.87
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
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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Pork
Contains more Vitamin E +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.037
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 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +68.1%
Contains more Other +55.1%
Contains more Protein +76.6%
Equal in Water - 57.87
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Fats +68.1%
Contains more Other +55.1%
Contains more Protein +76.6%
Equal in Water - 57.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork spare ribs Pork Opinion
Protein 15.47g 27.32g Pork
Fats 23.4g 13.92g Pork spare ribs
Calories 277kcal 242kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 15mg 19mg Pork
Iron 0.91mg 0.87mg Pork spare ribs
Magnesium 16mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 141mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 242mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 81mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 2.5mg 2.39mg Pork spare ribs
Copper 0.08mg 0.073mg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.01mg 0.009mg Pork spare ribs
Selenium 22µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.29mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU 53IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg 1.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.464mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 0µg 5µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0.7µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.695mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.761mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 1.318mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 1.435mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.426mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.809mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.668mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 80mg
Trans Fat 0.222g Pork
Saturated Fat 7.529g 5.23g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 6.19g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 1.2g 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 Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.299g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork 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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (80 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.