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Beef vs. Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef and Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked

  • Beef has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 147% more than Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked.
  • Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked has 3 times less Iron than Beef. Beef has 3.04mg of Iron, while Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked has 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 5.4% 32% 38% 26% 79% 99% 7.2% 1.6% 241%
Contains more IronIron +204%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74%
~equal in Potassium ~357mg
~equal in Sodium ~55mg

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
8
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% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
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 0.67% 0.24% 2.2% 24% 168% 72% 122% 44% 133% 85% 0% 2.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +519.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +808.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
28% 9% 63%
Protein: 27.51 g
Fats: 9.21 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.53 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +275%
~equal in Protein ~27.51g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.908 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.863 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked Opinion
Calories 169kcal 201kcal Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Protein 27.55g 27.51g Beef
Fats 6.54g 9.21g Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Cholesterol 85mg 84mg Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Vitamin D 3IU 31IU Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Magnesium 14mg 25mg Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Calcium 13mg 18mg Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Potassium 352mg 357mg Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Iron 3.04mg 1mg Beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.078mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 2.9mg Beef
Phosphorus 259mg 231mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 55mg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 4IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.11mg Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.8µg Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Manganese 0.009mg 0.012mg Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Selenium 25.4µg 44.2µg Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.672mg Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.311mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 6.503mg Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.725mg Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.577mg Beef
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0.68µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Beef
Folate 7µg 3µg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g 0.032g Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Choline 75.6mg 65.2mg Beef
Saturated Fat 2.595g 3.092g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 3.908g Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.863g Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.319mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 1.246mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 1.322mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 2.278mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 2.514mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.743mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 1.128mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 1.464mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 1.145mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.015g Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.013g Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g 0.356g Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
76%
Beef
53%
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
55%
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked
Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.497g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients
  2. Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, and shoulder), separable lean only, cooked - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167855/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.