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

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A recap on differences between Steak and Pork spare ribs

  • Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium, yet Pork spare ribs are higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B6.
  • Steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 76% more than Pork spare ribs.
  • Steak contains 3 times more Iron than Pork spare ribs. While Steak contains 2.4mg of Iron, Pork spare ribs contain only 0.91mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork spare ribs are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Steak
Steak
8
:
2
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains more Iron +163.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Zinc +153.6%
Contains more Selenium +44.5%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Pork spare ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Contains more Iron +163.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Zinc +153.6%
Contains more Selenium +44.5%
Contains more Calcium +25%
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.
Steak
Steak
6
:
5
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.662
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.662

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
:
3
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains more Protein +60.6%
Contains more Fats +23%
Contains more Other +155.6%
Equal in Water - 59.75
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
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
Contains more Protein +60.6%
Contains more Fats +23%
Contains more Other +155.6%
Equal in Water - 59.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
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2
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +341.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.542
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Pork spare ribs
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +341.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.542

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Pork spare ribs Opinion
Protein 24.85g 15.47g Steak
Fats 19.02g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Calories 271kcal 277kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 12mg 15mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 2.4mg 0.91mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 141mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 242mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 81mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 2.5mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.08mg Steak
Manganese 0.01mg Pork spare ribs
Selenium 31.8µg 22µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 6IU 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 0.1µg 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.251mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 4.662mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.625mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 6µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.38µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.163mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.695mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.761mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.318mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 1.435mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.426mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.65mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.809mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.668mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 80mg Steak
Trans Fat 0.222g Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 7.529g Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 8.542g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak 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
49%
Steak
43%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.914g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.