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

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What are the main differences between Pork spare ribs and Short ribs?

  • Pork spare ribs are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 93% higher.
  • Short ribs have 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork spare ribs. Pork spare ribs have 0.319mg of Vitamin B1, while Short ribs have 0.05mg.
  • Pork spare ribs are lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types in this comparison.

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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
4
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6
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Selenium - 20.8
Pork spare ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Selenium - 20.8

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
7
:
3
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin E +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +538%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +589.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Short 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% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +538%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +589.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
2
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2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Water +67.3%
Contains more Other +89%
Contains more Protein +39.4%
Contains more Fats +79.4%
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
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Water +67.3%
Contains more Other +89%
Contains more Protein +39.4%
Contains more Fats +79.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
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1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121%
Pork spare ribs
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork spare ribs Short ribs Opinion
Protein 15.47g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 23.4g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 277kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 15mg 12mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 0.91mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Pork spare ribs
Phosphorus 141mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 242mg 224mg Pork spare ribs
Sodium 81mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 2.5mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.08mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.01mg 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 22µg 20.8µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.29mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU 27IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg 0.7µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.05mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.15mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 2.452mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 0.252mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.22mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 0µg 5µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.142mg Pork spare ribs
Threonine 0.695mg 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.761mg 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.318mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.435mg 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.426mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 0.809mg 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.668mg 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 80mg 94mg Pork spare ribs
Trans Fat 0.222g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 7.529g 17.8g Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 1.53g 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 Short ribs
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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.271g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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 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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.