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

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The main differences between Pork leg and Beef ribs

  • Pork leg is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, yet Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef ribs is 71% higher.
  • Pork leg contains 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef ribs. Pork leg contains 0.736mg of Vitamin B1, while Beef ribs contain 0.07mg.
  • Pork leg contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +174.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +198.4%
~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 2.3% 0.42% 0% 15% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +951.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +269.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 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 +35.5%
Contains more OtherOther +101.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more FatsFats +61.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 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 -46.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 245kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 17.43g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 18.87g 30.49g Beef ribs
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork leg
Cholesterol 73mg 85mg Pork leg
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Calcium 5mg 10mg Beef ribs
Potassium 315mg 290mg Pork leg
Iron 0.85mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.065mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Zinc 1.93mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 199mg 172mg Pork leg
Sodium 47mg 64mg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Manganese 0.023mg 0.013mg Pork leg
Selenium 29.4µg 21.2µg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.07mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.19mg Pork leg
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 3.64mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 0.37mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.23mg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Folate 7µg 7µg
Saturated Fat 6.54g 12.29g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 1.05g Pork leg
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.776mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 0.787mg 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.376mg 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.55mg 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.444mg 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 0.931mg 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.659mg 0.781mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg 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
42%
Pork leg
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.75g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.