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Beef sirloin vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef sirloin and Pork different?

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Pork is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Pork covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 66% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Beef sirloin contains 2 times more Zinc than Pork. Beef sirloin contains 5.7mg of Zinc, while Pork contains 2.39mg.
  • Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types were used 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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
6
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4
Pork
Pork
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +120.7%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 246
Equal in Potassium - 423
Equal in Sodium - 62
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +120.7%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 246
Equal in Potassium - 423
Equal in Sodium - 62

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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
6
:
6
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +896.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +896.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
2
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Fats +176.7%
Contains more Other +50.8%
Equal in Water - 57.87
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Fats +176.7%
Contains more Other +50.8%
Equal in Water - 57.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
1
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +548.6%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +548.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin Pork
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Pork Opinion
Protein 30.8g 27.32g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 13.92g Pork
Calories 177kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 22mg 19mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 0.87mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 253mg 246mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 66mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 5.7mg 2.39mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.073mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg Beef sirloin
Selenium 38.9µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.29mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 5.037mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.464mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 5µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.7µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.23mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.401mg 1.26mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 2.177mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 2.446mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.712mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 1.086mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 1.473mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 81mg 80mg Pork
Saturated Fat 1.915g 5.23g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sirloin Pork
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
52%
Beef sirloin
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.