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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
Other:
0.28 g
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% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.681 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 0.38µg | 73% |
| Zinc | 6.69mg | 2.5mg | 38% |
| Protein | 28.82g | 15.47g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.574mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 3.953g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.319mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 0.91mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 2.3µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 91IU | 11% | |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 59.7mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 22µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 80mg | 9% |
| Fats | 18.42g | 23.4g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.251mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 141mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 4.662mg | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 8.542g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 7.529g | 1% |
| Calories | 289kcal | 277kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.625mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 81mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 242mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.222g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 1.318mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 1.435mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.