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Brisket vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brisket and Pork spare ribs

  • Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, and Choline, yet Pork spare ribs are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Brisket is 72% higher.
  • Brisket contains 3 times more Zinc than Pork spare ribs. Brisket contains 6.69mg of Zinc, while Pork spare ribs contain 2.5mg.
  • Pork spare ribs contain less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Pork, fresh, spareribs, 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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +167%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.2%
~equal in Calcium ~15mg
~equal in Potassium ~242mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.01mg

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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
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% 7.4% 69% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.625mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.3%
Contains more FatsFats +27%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more OtherOther +392.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +480.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~7.529g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.542g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brisket Pork spare ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Brisket Pork spare ribs Opinion
Calories 289kcal 277kcal Brisket
Protein 28.82g 15.47g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Cholesterol 106mg 80mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Brisket
Calcium 16mg 15mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg 242mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 2.43mg 0.91mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 2.5mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 141mg Brisket
Sodium 48mg 81mg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.37mg Brisket
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.01mg 0.01mg
Selenium 27.1µg 22µg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.251mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 4.662mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.625mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 0.38µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Brisket
Folate 9µg 0µg Brisket
Trans Fat 0.222g Brisket
Choline 109.8mg 59.7mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 7.305g 7.529g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 8.542g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.163mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg 0.695mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.761mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.318mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.435mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.426mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.65mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 0.809mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.668mg Brisket
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket Pork spare ribs
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
44%
Brisket
42%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket 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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/nutrients
  2. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.