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Beef sirloin vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef sirloin and pork leg

  • Beef sirloin is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, iron, and phosphorus, yet pork leg is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork leg is 54% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 3 times more zinc than pork leg. Beef sirloin contains 5.7mg of zinc, while pork leg contains 1.93mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, 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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains more IronIron +125.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109.1%

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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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% 0% 7.5% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.7%
Contains more FatsFats +275.1%
Contains more OtherOther +108.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
39% 49% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +317.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +986.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Pork leg DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.736mg 54%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.63µg 35%
Zinc 5.7mg 1.93mg 34%
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 4.574mg 28%
Protein 30.8g 17.43g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.401mg 22%
Fats 5.03g 18.87g 21%
Saturated fat 1.915g 6.54g 21%
Choline 117.3mg 21%
Selenium 38.9µg 29.4µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.006g 8.38g 16%
Iron 1.92mg 0.85mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 2.01g 12%
Phosphorus 253mg 199mg 8%
Calories 177kcal 245kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 3%
Potassium 410mg 315mg 3%
Cholesterol 81mg 73mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 20mg 2%
Copper 0.085mg 0.065mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.685mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.023mg 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Sodium 66mg 47mg 1%
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 1.23mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.787mg 0%
Leucine 2.45mg 1.376mg 0%
Lysine 2.603mg 1.55mg 0%
Methionine 0.802mg 0.444mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.689mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 0.931mg 0%
Histidine 0.983mg 0.659mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sirloin Pork leg
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
53%
Beef sirloin
42%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.625g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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 ($)
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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.