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

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What are the main differences between Beef sirloin and Pork loin?

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, Choline, and Phosphorus, yet Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 68% higher.
  • Beef sirloin has 3 times more Zinc than Pork loin. Beef sirloin has 5.7mg of Zinc, while Pork loin has 1.74mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw types in this comparison.

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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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.2%
Contains more IronIron +143%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +227.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +923.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.1%

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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56%
Contains more FatsFats +150.1%
Contains more OtherOther +28.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~66.92g

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% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +179.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +624.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Pork loin Opinion
Calories 177kcal 198kcal Pork loin
Protein 30.8g 19.74g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 12.58g Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 81mg 63mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 22mg 18mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 356mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 0.79mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.056mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 1.74mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 197mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 50mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.21mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 38.9µg 33.2µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 4.58mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.472mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.53µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 1µg Beef sirloin
Choline 117.3mg 69.7mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 4.36g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 5.61g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.34g Pork loin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.891mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.91mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.572mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.766mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.514mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.785mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 1.064mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.77mg Beef sirloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Pork loin
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
50%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.445g)
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 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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.