Short ribs vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Short ribs and Pork loin different?
- Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, while Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
- Short ribs covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 87% more than Pork loin.
- Short ribs contain 4 times more Saturated Fat than Pork loin. Short ribs contain 17.8g of Saturated Fat, while Pork loin contains 4.36g.
Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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.
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Iron
+192.4%
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Zinc
+180.5%
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Copper
+76.8%
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Manganese
+18.2%
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Calcium
+50%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+21.6%
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Potassium
+58.9%
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Selenium
+59.6%
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Iron
+192.4%
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Zinc
+180.5%
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Copper
+76.8%
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Manganese
+18.2%
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Calcium
+50%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+21.6%
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Potassium
+58.9%
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Selenium
+59.6%
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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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Vitamin E
+38.1%
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Vitamin D
+40%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin B12
+394.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1702%
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Vitamin B2
+65.3%
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Vitamin B3
+86.8%
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Vitamin B5
+186.9%
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Vitamin B6
+114.5%
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Vitamin E
+38.1%
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Vitamin D
+40%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin B12
+394.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1702%
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Vitamin B2
+65.3%
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Vitamin B3
+86.8%
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Vitamin B5
+186.9%
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Vitamin B6
+114.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+233.7%
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Water
+87.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.74
Equal in Other - 0.76
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
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0 g
Water:
35.72 g
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0.73 g
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19.74 g
Fats:
12.58 g
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0 g
Water:
66.92 g
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0.76 g
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Fats
+233.7%
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Water
+87.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.74
Equal in Other - 0.76
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+236.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+14.2%
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Saturated Fat
-75.5%
Saturated Fat:
17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.53 g
Saturated Fat:
4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.34 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+236.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+14.2%
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Saturated Fat
-75.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 21.57g | 19.74g |
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| Fats | 41.98g | 12.58g |
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| Calories | 471kcal | 198kcal |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 2.31mg | 0.79mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 162mg | 197mg |
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| Potassium | 224mg | 356mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 50mg | |
| Zinc | 4.88mg | 1.74mg |
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| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.056mg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 20.8µg | 33.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 27IU | 21IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.901mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 4.58mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.723mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.472mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 0.53µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.244mg |
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| Threonine | 0.862mg | 0.891mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0.91mg |
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| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.572mg |
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| Lysine | 1.823mg | 1.766mg |
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| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.514mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.785mg |
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| Valine | 1.07mg | 1.064mg |
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| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.77mg |
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| Cholesterol | 94mg | 63mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.8g | 4.36g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.88g | 5.61g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 1.34g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
44%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (50 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.
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.