Pork chop vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pork chop and Short ribs different?
- Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, while Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
- Short ribs covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 82% more than Pork chop.
- Pork chop contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Short ribs. Pork chop contains 0.49mg of Vitamin B1, while Short ribs contain 0.05mg.
- Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat.
Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
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Calcium
+366.7%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+48.8%
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Potassium
+40.6%
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Selenium
+75%
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Iron
+165.5%
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Sodium
-32.4%
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Zinc
+54.9%
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Manganese
+30%
Equal in Copper - 0.099
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Calcium
+366.7%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+48.8%
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Potassium
+40.6%
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Selenium
+75%
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Iron
+165.5%
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Sodium
-32.4%
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Zinc
+54.9%
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Manganese
+30%
Equal in Copper - 0.099
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+42.9%
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Vitamin B1
+880%
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Vitamin B2
+108.7%
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Vitamin B3
+223.3%
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Vitamin B5
+338.1%
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Vitamin B6
+122.3%
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Vitamin E
+38.1%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+297%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+42.9%
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Vitamin B1
+880%
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Vitamin B2
+108.7%
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Vitamin B3
+223.3%
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Vitamin B5
+338.1%
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Vitamin B6
+122.3%
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Vitamin E
+38.1%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+297%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+72%
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Fats
+192.5%
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+52.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.57
Protein:
23.72 g
Fats:
14.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.45 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
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0.73 g
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Water
+72%
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Fats
+192.5%
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+52.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.57
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-75.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+286.3%
Saturated Fat:
4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.894 g
Saturated Fat:
17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.53 g
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Saturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+286.3%
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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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Protein | 23.72g | 21.57g |
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Fats | 14.35g | 41.98g |
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Calories | 231kcal | 471kcal |
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Calcium | 56mg | 12mg |
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Iron | 0.87mg | 2.31mg |
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Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg |
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Phosphorus | 241mg | 162mg |
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Potassium | 315mg | 224mg |
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Sodium | 74mg | 50mg |
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Zinc | 3.15mg | 4.88mg |
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Copper | 0.105mg | 0.099mg |
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Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.013mg |
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Selenium | 36.4µg | 20.8µg |
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Vitamin A | 15IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.29mg |
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Vitamin D | 40IU | 27IU |
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Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.7µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.49mg | 0.05mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.313mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 7.927mg | 2.452mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.104mg | 0.252mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.489mg | 0.22mg |
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Folate | 0µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0.66µg | 2.62µg |
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Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.282mg | 0.142mg |
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Threonine | 1.043mg | 0.862mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.123mg | 0.981mg |
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Leucine | 1.952mg | 1.716mg |
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Lysine | 2.109mg | 1.823mg |
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Methionine | 0.65mg | 0.562mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.985mg | 0.852mg |
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Valine | 1.2mg | 1.07mg |
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Histidine | 0.965mg | 0.688mg |
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Cholesterol | 78mg | 94mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.066g |
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Saturated Fat | 4.339g | 17.8g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.016g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 4.887g | 18.88g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.894g | 1.53g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
53%
![Pork chop](/img/foods/50px/10030.png)
44%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
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48%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
![Short ribs](/img/foods/50px/13148.png)
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
![Pork chop](/img/foods/50px/10030.png)
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
![Pork chop](/img/foods/50px/10030.png)
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.461g)
Which food is cheaper?
![Pork chop](/img/foods/50px/10030.png)
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Pork chop 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.