Pork leg vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pork leg and short ribs?
- Pork leg is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, while short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
- Short ribs have 15 times less vitamin B1 than pork leg. Pork leg has 0.736mg of vitamin B1, while short ribs have 0.05mg.
- Pork leg is lower in cholesterol.
We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more IronIron | +171.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1372% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +171.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +315.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.5% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 2.62µg | 83% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.05mg | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 6.54g | 17.8g | 51% |
| Fats | 18.87g | 41.98g | 36% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 4.88mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.38g | 18.88g | 26% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 2.31mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 20.8µg | 16% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.22mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 2.452mg | 13% |
| Calories | 245kcal | 471kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.252mg | 9% |
| Protein | 17.43g | 21.57g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 94mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 162mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 1.53g | 3% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 224mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 27IU | 1% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.55mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.931mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | N/A |
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
42%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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