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

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How are Pork spare ribs and Pork loin different?

  • Pork spare ribs are richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, while Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pork loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 48% more than Pork spare ribs.
  • Pork spare ribs contain 4 times more Vitamin D than Pork loin. Pork spare ribs contain 91IU of Vitamin D, while Pork loin contains 21IU.
  • Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw types were used 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 Iron +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +43.7%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains more Potassium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Selenium +50.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
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% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Iron +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +43.7%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains more Potassium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Selenium +50.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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 E +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +360%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.58
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% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +360%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +86%
Contains more Other +81.6%
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Water +12%
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +86%
Contains more Other +81.6%
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Water +12%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork spare ribs Pork loin Opinion
Protein 15.47g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 23.4g 12.58g Pork spare ribs
Calories 277kcal 198kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 15mg 18mg Pork loin
Iron 0.91mg 0.79mg Pork spare ribs
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 141mg 197mg Pork loin
Potassium 242mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 81mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 2.5mg 1.74mg Pork spare ribs
Copper 0.08mg 0.056mg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.01mg 0.011mg Pork loin
Selenium 22µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.21mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU 21IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg 0.5µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.248mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 4.58mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.472mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 0µg 1µg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0.53µg Pork loin
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.695mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.761mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.318mg 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.435mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.426mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 0.809mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.668mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 80mg 63mg Pork loin
Trans Fat 0.222g Pork loin
Saturated Fat 7.529g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 5.61g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 1.34g 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 loin
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
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.169g)
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 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.
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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.