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

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

  • Pork chop is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, yet beef ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
  • Pork chop has 7 times more vitamin B1 than beef ribs. Pork chop has 0.49mg of vitamin B1, while beef ribs have 0.07mg.
  • Pork chop contains less saturated fat.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
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 CalciumCalcium +460%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.7%
Contains more IronIron +167.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~290mg

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +253%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 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 WaterWater +33.3%
Contains more FatsFats +112.5%
Contains more OtherOther +27.1%
~equal in Protein ~22.8g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +166.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Beef ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.33µg 70%
Saturated fat 4.339g 12.29g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.07mg 35%
Selenium 36.4µg 21.2µg 28%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 3.64mg 27%
Fats 14.35g 30.49g 25%
Zinc 3.15mg 5.76mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.23mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 13.04g 20%
Iron 0.87mg 2.33mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.37mg 15%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Phosphorus 241mg 172mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.19mg 9%
Calories 231kcal 372kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.05g 6%
Calcium 56mg 10mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Copper 0.105mg 0.088mg 2%
Protein 23.72g 22.8g 2%
Folate 0µg 7µg 2%
Cholesterol 78mg 85mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Potassium 315mg 290mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sodium 74mg 64mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.013mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.255mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.996mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.025mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 1.802mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 1.897mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.89mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 1.109mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.781mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Beef ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
51%
Pork chop
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.951g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.