Beef ribs vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beef ribs and pork chop?
- Beef ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, yet pork chop is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Beef ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
- Beef ribs have 3 times more saturated fat than pork chop. Beef ribs have 12.29g of saturated fat, while pork chop has 4.339g.
We used Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +167.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +460% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +253% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +198.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +112.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.3% |
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Protein
~23.72g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.33µg | 0.66µg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 12.29g | 4.339g | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.49mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 21.2µg | 36.4µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.64mg | 7.927mg | 27% |
| Fats | 30.49g | 14.35g | 25% |
| Zinc | 5.76mg | 3.15mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.489mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.04g | 4.887g | 20% |
| Iron | 2.33mg | 0.87mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 1.104mg | 15% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 241mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.313mg | 9% |
| Calories | 372kcal | 231kcal | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 1.894g | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 40IU | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.105mg | 2% |
| Protein | 22.8g | 23.72g | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 290mg | 315mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 74mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.255mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.996mg | 1.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.025mg | 1.123mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.802mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.897mg | 2.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.89mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.109mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.781mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.951g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)