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

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

  • Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 66% higher.
  • Beef ribs have 2 times more Iron than Pork shoulder. Beef ribs have 2.33mg of Iron, while Pork shoulder has 1.05mg.
  • Pork shoulder contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 13% 4.5% 27% 39% 28% 74% 78% 8.5% 1.4% 139%
Contains more IronIron +121.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Potassium ~302mg
~equal in Copper ~0.084mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~182mg
~equal in Sodium ~65mg

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 2.3% 0.42% 3.8% 51% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +214.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +995.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.833mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.7%
Contains more FatsFats +69.5%
Contains more WaterWater +38.9%
Contains more OtherOther +32.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.9%

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 shoulder
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Pork shoulder Opinion
Calories 372kcal 236kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 17.18g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 17.99g Beef ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Cholesterol 85mg 71mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 70IU Pork shoulder
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 15mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 290mg 302mg Pork shoulder
Iron 2.33mg 1.05mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.084mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 2.7mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 182mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 64mg 65mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 0.19mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg Beef ribs
Selenium 21.2µg 25.5µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.275mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 3.833mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.719mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.348mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 0.74µg Beef ribs
Folate 7µg 5µg Beef ribs
Choline 60.6mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 12.29g 6.24g Pork shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 8.01g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.92g Pork shoulder
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.208mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 0.768mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0.781mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg 1.36mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.531mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg 0.441mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.681mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg 0.921mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg 0.656mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Pork shoulder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Beef ribs
49%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 1mg)
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 ($)
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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Pork shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.