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Beef ribs vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef ribs and Pork bacon?

  • Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 93% higher.
  • Beef ribs have 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Pork bacon. Beef ribs have 2.33µg of Vitamin B12, while Pork bacon has 1.16µg.
  • Beef ribs contain less Sodium.

We used Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more IronIron +56.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.3%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +268.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.7%
Contains more FatsFats +41.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1068.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Pork bacon Opinion
Calories 372kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Protein 22.8g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 30.49g 43.27g Pork bacon
Net carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Cholesterol 85mg 107mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 30mg Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Potassium 290mg 539mg Pork bacon
Iron 2.33mg 1.49mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Zinc 5.76mg 3.36mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 506mg Pork bacon
Sodium 64mg 2193mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 21.2µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.251mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.309mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 1.16µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Folate 7µg 2µg Beef ribs
Choline 119.3mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 12.29g 14.187g Beef ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 4.859g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 0.996mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 1.802mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 1.897mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.584mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.109mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.781mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Pork bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Beef ribs
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 2129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.897g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.