Beef sirloin vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beef sirloin and pork Meat?
- Beef sirloin is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and choline, yet pork Meat is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Pork Meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 72% more.
- Beef sirloin has 3 times more vitamin B12 than pork Meat. While beef sirloin has 1.47µg of vitamin B12, pork Meat has only 0.57µg.
We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +387.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +979.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +137.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
Protein:
26.17 g
Fats:
3.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.45 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.5% |
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Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~69.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.506 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173.5% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.95mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 0.57µg | 38% |
| Zinc | 5.7mg | 2.42mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.387mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.92mg | 1.15mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 7.432mg | 10% |
| Protein | 30.8g | 26.17g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 1.012mg | 8% |
| Choline | 117.3mg | 88.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.739mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.915g | 1.198g | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.111mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.506g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.006g | 1.334g | 2% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 5.03g | 3.51g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 253mg | 267mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Selenium | 38.9µg | 38.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 421mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.23mg | 1.175mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.45mg | 2.229mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.603mg | 2.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.983mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
53%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.717g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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