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

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The main differences between Beef ribs and Pork spare ribs

  • Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Pork spare ribs are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef ribs is 81% higher.
  • Beef ribs contain 3 times more Iron than Pork spare ribs. Beef ribs contain 2.33mg of Iron, while Pork spare ribs contain 0.91mg.
  • Pork spare ribs contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
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 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains more IronIron +156%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Selenium ~22µg

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% 0% 7.4% 69% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +513.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +355.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.4%
Contains more FatsFats +30.3%
Contains more WaterWater +29.6%
Contains more OtherOther +126.2%
~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
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Pork spare ribs Opinion
Calories 372kcal 277kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 15.47g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 23.4g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 80mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 15mg Pork spare ribs
Potassium 290mg 242mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 0.91mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.08mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 2.5mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 141mg Beef ribs
Sodium 64mg 81mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.01mg Beef ribs
Selenium 21.2µg 22µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.251mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 4.662mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.625mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 0.38µg Beef ribs
Folate 7µg 0µg Beef ribs
Trans Fat 0.222g Beef ribs
Choline 59.7mg Pork spare ribs
Saturated Fat 12.29g 7.529g Pork spare ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 8.542g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.163mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 0.695mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0.761mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg 1.318mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.435mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg 0.426mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.65mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg 0.809mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg 0.668mg Beef ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef ribs Pork spare ribs
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
42%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.761g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs 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 - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.