Pork spare ribs vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pork spare ribs and rib eye steak
- Pork spare ribs are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin D, and vitamin B6, yet rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and selenium.
- Rib eye steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 72% more than pork spare ribs.
- Pork spare ribs contain 13 times more vitamin D than rib eye steak. While pork spare ribs contain 91IU of vitamin D, rib eye steak contains only 7IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in pork spare ribs is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +146.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35% |
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 | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +349.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +452.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +13700% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~21.81g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~54.49g
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
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +284.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.1% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.38µg | 2.1µg | 72% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 5.91mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.319mg | 0.071mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.953g | 1.027g | 20% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 2.24mg | 17% |
| Protein | 15.47g | 23.69g | 16% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 29.7µg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 2.3µg | 0.2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 91IU | 7IU | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 7.529g | 9.684g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.574mg | 0.477mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.542g | 10.519g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.287mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.662mg | 4.908mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 141mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Choline | 59.7mg | 48.8mg | 2% |
| Fats | 23.4g | 21.81g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.625mg | 0.536mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 291kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 260mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 80mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.222g | 1.478g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.163mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.695mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.761mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.318mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.435mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.426mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.65mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | 0.038g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g | 0.7g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (80 mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
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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.