Pork belly vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pork belly and Ground beef
- Pork belly has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
- Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 69% more than Pork belly.
- Ground beef has 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork belly. Pork belly has 0.396mg of Vitamin B1, while Ground beef has 0.051mg.
- Ground beef contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, belly, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -56.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +325% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +336.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +472.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +138.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +676.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +196.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +244.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +237.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1284.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 518kcal | 241kcal |
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| Protein | 9.34g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 53.01g | 15.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 72mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 4mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 185mg | 241mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 1.02mg | 5.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 166mg |
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| Sodium | 32mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 8µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.396mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.242mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.647mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.256mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.84µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Choline | 73.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.33g | 6.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 24.7g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.65g | 0.408g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
31%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork belly is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.257g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef 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.