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

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Significant differences between Pork and Pork spare ribs

  • Pork has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Pork spare ribs are richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin D.
  • Pork covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 46% more than Pork spare ribs.
  • Pork spare ribs have 2 times less Selenium than Pork. Pork has 45.3µg of Selenium, while Pork spare ribs have 22µg.
  • Pork contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 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%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.91
Equal in Zinc - 2.5
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
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%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.91
Equal in Zinc - 2.5
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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 +174.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.662
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% 69% 0% 80% 58% 88% 38% 133% 0% 48% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.662

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Pork spare ribs
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 Pork spare ribs Opinion
Protein 27.32g 15.47g Pork
Fats 13.92g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Calories 242kcal 277kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 19mg 15mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 0.91mg Pork spare ribs
Magnesium 28mg 16mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 141mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 242mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 81mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 2.5mg Pork spare ribs
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.009mg 0.01mg Pork spare ribs
Selenium 45.3µg 22µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 53IU 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 1.3µg 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.319mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.251mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 4.662mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.625mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 5µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.38µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.163mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.695mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.761mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 1.318mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 1.435mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.426mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.65mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 0.809mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.668mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 80mg
Trans Fat 0.222g Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 7.529g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 8.542g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 3.953g 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 Pork spare 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
56%
Pork
43%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
36%
Pork spare ribs

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/nutrients
  2. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.