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

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What are the differences between Pork spare ribs and Porterhouse steak?

  • Pork spare ribs are higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Porterhouse steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Choline, and Copper.
  • Porterhouse steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 75% more.
  • Porterhouse steak contains 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork spare ribs. Pork spare ribs contain 0.319mg of Vitamin B1, while Porterhouse steak contains 0.099mg.

We used Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
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8
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Contains more Iron +223.1%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Pork spare ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Porterhouse steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Contains more Iron +223.1%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +50%

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
8
:
2
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak
Contains more Vitamin E +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +473.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.228
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.21
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%
Porterhouse steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 85% 6% 273% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +473.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.228
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
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2
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Protein +54.9%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Equal in Water - 54.66
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
Porterhouse steak
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Protein +54.9%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Equal in Water - 54.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
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Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +472.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.271
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.65
Pork spare ribs
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Porterhouse steak
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +472.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.271
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.65

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork spare ribs Porterhouse steak Opinion
Protein 15.47g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 23.4g 19.27g Pork spare ribs
Calories 277kcal 276kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 15mg 7mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 0.91mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 141mg 193mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 242mg 299mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 81mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 2.5mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.01mg 0.015mg Porterhouse steak
Selenium 22µg 19.6µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.18mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.099mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.228mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 4.21mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 0.314mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.365mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 0µg 7µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 2.18µg Porterhouse steak
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 0.695mg 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 0.761mg 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 1.318mg 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 1.435mg 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.426mg 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 1.033mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 0.809mg 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.668mg 0.775mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 80mg 67mg Porterhouse steak
Trans Fat 0.222g Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 7.529g 7.271g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 8.65g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 0.69g 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 Porterhouse steak
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%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs 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 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. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/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.