Pork spare ribs vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork spare ribs and pork loin different?
- Pork spare ribs are richer in vitamin D, vitamin B6, and zinc, while pork loin is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Pork loin covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 48% more than pork spare ribs.
- Pork spare ribs contain 4 times more vitamin D than pork loin. Pork spare ribs contain 91IU of vitamin D, while pork loin contains 21IU.
- Pork loin is lower in saturated fat.
Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, 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 IronIron | +15.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.7% |
| 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% |
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 EVitamin E | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.6% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.75 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
19.74 g
Fats:
12.58 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.92 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +86% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.953 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.34 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.1% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.319mg | 0.901mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 33.2µg | 20% |
| Fats | 23.4g | 12.58g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.953g | 1.34g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 7.529g | 4.36g | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 91IU | 21IU | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 2.3µg | 0.5µg | 9% |
| Protein | 15.47g | 19.74g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 141mg | 197mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.574mg | 0.472mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.542g | 5.61g | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 1.74mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.38µg | 0.53µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 198kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 356mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.056mg | 3% |
| Choline | 59.7mg | 69.7mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 0.79mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.625mg | 0.723mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.662mg | 4.58mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Folate | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.222g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.163mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.695mg | 0.891mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.761mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.318mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.435mg | 1.766mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.426mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.65mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 1.064mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g | 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
40%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
42%
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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