Pork loin vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pork loin and Pork spare ribs different?
- Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Pork spare ribs are higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
- Pork loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 48% more than Pork spare ribs.
- Pork loin contains 2 times more Selenium than Pork spare ribs. Pork loin contains 33.2µg of Selenium, while Pork spare ribs contain 22µg.
- Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol.
Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +182.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.74 g
Fats:
12.58 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.92 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.75 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.34 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.953 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +52.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 198kcal | 277kcal |
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| Protein | 19.74g | 15.47g |
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| Fats | 12.58g | 23.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 91IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 356mg | 242mg |
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| Iron | 0.79mg | 0.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 1.74mg | 2.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 197mg | 141mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 81mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 2.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 33.2µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.901mg | 0.319mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.248mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.58mg | 4.662mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.723mg | 0.625mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.472mg | 0.574mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 0.38µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.222g |
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| Choline | 69.7mg | 59.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.36g | 7.529g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.61g | 8.542g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.34g | 3.953g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0.163mg |
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| Threonine | 0.891mg | 0.695mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.91mg | 0.761mg |
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| Leucine | 1.572mg | 1.318mg |
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| Lysine | 1.766mg | 1.435mg |
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| Methionine | 0.514mg | 0.426mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.65mg |
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| Valine | 1.064mg | 0.809mg |
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| Histidine | 0.77mg | 0.668mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g |
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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
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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.169g)
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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