Ham vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ham and beef ribs
- Ham has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B6; however, beef ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Beef ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 70% more than ham.
- Beef ribs have 19 times less sodium than ham. Ham has 1203mg of sodium, while beef ribs have 64mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +315.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +977.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +258.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +616.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +451.4% |
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Protein
~22.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +397.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.4% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 2.33µg | 70% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.07mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 64mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 12.29g | 48% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 30.49g | 38% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 5.76mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 13.04g | 26% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.23mg | 13% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 372kcal | 11% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.33mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 85mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Protein | 20.93g | 22.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 21.2µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 172mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 1.05g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 3.64mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 290mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.996mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.802mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.897mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.109mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.48g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1139mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)