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Pork vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork and Beef sirloin different?

  • Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, while Beef sirloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Pork covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 66% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Pork contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Beef sirloin. Pork contains 5.23g of Saturated Fat, while Beef sirloin contains 1.915g.

Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 Selenium +16.5%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +120.7%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 253
Equal in Potassium - 410
Equal in Sodium - 66
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Selenium +16.5%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +120.7%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 253
Equal in Potassium - 410
Equal in Sodium - 66

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +896.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
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% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +896.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +176.7%
Contains more Other +50.8%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Equal in Water - 63.58
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +176.7%
Contains more Other +50.8%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Equal in Water - 63.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +548.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +548.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Beef sirloin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Beef sirloin Opinion
Protein 27.32g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 13.92g 5.03g Pork
Calories 242kcal 177kcal Pork
Calcium 19mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 0.87mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 28mg 27mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 423mg 410mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 66mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.073mg 0.085mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg Beef sirloin
Selenium 45.3µg 38.9µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.088mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.163mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.607mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 5µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.202mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 1.23mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.177mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.446mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.712mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.473mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 1.067mg 0.983mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 81mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 2.006g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.185g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork Beef sirloin
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
56%
Pork
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.