Pork belly vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pork belly and short ribs
- Pork belly has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and phosphorus.
- Short ribs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 74% more than pork belly.
- Pork belly has 8 times more vitamin B1 than short ribs. While pork belly has 0.396mg of vitamin B1, short ribs have only 0.05mg.
- Short ribs have less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, belly, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.
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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 | -36% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +275% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +344.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +378.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +692% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +211.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.9% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~35.72g
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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +269.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.8g
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 | 0.84µg | 2.62µg | 74% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 4.88mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.396mg | 0.05mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.65g | 1.53g | 27% |
| Protein | 9.34g | 21.57g | 24% |
| Selenium | 8µg | 20.8µg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.31mg | 22% |
| Fats | 53.01g | 41.98g | 17% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.7g | 18.88g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.647mg | 2.452mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 162mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.22mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.242mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 19.33g | 17.8g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 94mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.099mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 471kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.256mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.823mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
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
31%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Short ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork belly is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.