Beef tenderloin vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Beef tenderloin and Pork spare ribs?
- Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Pork spare ribs are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 87% more.
- Pork spare ribs contain 3 times less Iron than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 3.11mg of Iron, while Pork spare ribs contain 0.91mg.
- Pork spare ribs have less Saturated Fat.
We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +241.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
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 | +547.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.75 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.5% |
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Fats
~23.4g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 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 | +20.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -22.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +295.3% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 324kcal | 277kcal |
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| Protein | 23.9g | 15.47g |
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| Fats | 24.6g | 23.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin D | 91IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 331mg | 242mg |
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| Iron | 3.11mg | 0.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 4.03mg | 2.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 141mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 81mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 22.9µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.319mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.662mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.625mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.574mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 0.38µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.222g |
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| Choline | 91mg | 59.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.72g | 7.529g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.27g | 8.542g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 3.953g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.163mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.695mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.761mg |
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| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.318mg |
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| Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.435mg |
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| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.426mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.65mg |
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| Valine | 1.163mg | 0.809mg |
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| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.668mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g |
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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
44%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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 - 2.191g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin 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.