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

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How are Pork bacon and Short ribs different?

  • Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily need of Sodium 93% more than Short ribs.
  • Pork bacon contains 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Short ribs. Pork bacon contains 0.348mg of Vitamin B1, while Short ribs contain 0.05mg.
  • Short ribs are lower in Sodium.

Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types were used in this article.

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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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +55%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%

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.
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% 2.2% 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% 5.8% 21% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +596%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +333.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +309.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.29mg

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +876.7%
Contains more WaterWater +185.3%
~equal in Fats ~41.98g

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 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +217.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~18.88g

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 Short ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Short ribs Opinion
Calories 548kcal 471kcal Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 21.57g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 41.98g Pork bacon
Net carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 94mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Magnesium 30mg 15mg Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 12mg Short ribs
Potassium 539mg 224mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Copper 0.182mg 0.099mg Pork bacon
Zinc 3.36mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 506mg 162mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 50mg Short ribs
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.29mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Manganese 0.022mg 0.013mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 20.8µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.05mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.15mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 2.452mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.252mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.22mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Folate 2µg 5µg Short ribs
Choline 119.3mg 82.2mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 17.8g Pork bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 18.88g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1.53g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.142mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.862mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.981mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.716mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.823mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.562mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.852mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 1.07mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.688mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Short 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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 2143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.613g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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 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)

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.