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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
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% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.33µg | 0.38µg | 81% |
| Zinc | 5.76mg | 2.5mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.574mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 12.29g | 7.529g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.319mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 3.953g | 19% |
| Iron | 2.33mg | 0.91mg | 18% |
| Protein | 22.8g | 15.47g | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 2.3µg | 12% | |
| Fats | 30.49g | 23.4g | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 91IU | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.04g | 8.542g | 11% |
| Choline | 59.7mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.64mg | 4.662mg | 6% |
| Calories | 372kcal | 277kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.251mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.625mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 141mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 80mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 21.2µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 81mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 242mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.222g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.255mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.996mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.025mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.802mg | 1.318mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.897mg | 1.435mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.89mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.109mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.781mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g | 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%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.761g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs 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 - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 ($)