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

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What are the main differences between Pork loin and Beef ribs?

  • Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, yet Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 75% higher.
  • Pork loin has 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef ribs. Pork loin has 0.901mg of Vitamin B1, while Beef ribs have 0.07mg.
  • Pork loin contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, 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 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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
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 +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.6%
Contains more IronIron +194.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +231%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +339.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 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 +45.2%
Contains more OtherOther +24.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.5%
Contains more FatsFats +142.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 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 -64.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +132.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 198kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 19.74g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 12.58g 30.49g Beef ribs
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 85mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Pork loin
Calcium 18mg 10mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 290mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.056mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Zinc 1.74mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 197mg 172mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 64mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Beef ribs
Selenium 33.2µg 21.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.07mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.19mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 3.64mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.37mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.23mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Folate 1µg 7µg Beef ribs
Choline 69.7mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 12.29g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 1.05g Pork loin
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.891mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 0.91mg 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.572mg 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.766mg 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.514mg 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.064mg 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.77mg 0.781mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork loin 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
50%
Pork loin
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.93g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.