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Pork bacon vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pork bacon and beef ribs?

  • Pork bacon is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and copper, yet beef ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 93% higher.
  • Pork bacon has 5 times more vitamin B1 than beef ribs. Pork bacon has 0.348mg of vitamin B1, while beef ribs have 0.07mg.
  • Beef ribs contain less sodium.

We used Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.3%
Contains more IronIron +56.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg

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% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
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% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.7%
Contains more FatsFats +41.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1068.9%
Contains more WaterWater +268.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork bacon Beef ribs
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Beef ribs DV% diff.
Sodium 2193mg 64mg 93%
Selenium 59µg 21.2µg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 2.33µg 49%
Phosphorus 506mg 172mg 48%
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 3.64mg 44%
Protein 35.73g 22.8g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1.05g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.07mg 23%
Choline 119.3mg 22%
Zinc 3.36mg 5.76mg 22%
Fats 43.27g 30.49g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 19.065g 13.04g 15%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.37mg 13%
Iron 1.49mg 2.33mg 11%
Copper 0.182mg 0.088mg 10%
Saturated fat 14.187g 12.29g 9%
Calories 548kcal 372kcal 9%
Cholesterol 107mg 85mg 7%
Potassium 539mg 290mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.23mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.19mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Folate 2µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 1.35g 0g N/A
Carbs 1.35g 0g 0%
Calcium 10mg 10mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.255mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0.996mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 1.025mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 1.802mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 1.897mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.89mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 1.109mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0.781mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Beef ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
54%
Pork bacon
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 2129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.897g)
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 ($)

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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.