Pork vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pork and pork spare ribs
- Pork has more vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, choline, vitamin B2, and potassium; however, pork spare ribs are richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin D.
- Pork covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 46% more than pork spare ribs.
- Pork spare ribs have 2 times less selenium than pork. Pork has 45.3µg of selenium, while pork spare ribs have 22µg.
- Pork contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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 | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.1% |
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 | +174.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +84.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.75 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +68.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.1% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~59.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 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 | -30.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +229.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.319mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 22µg | 42% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 15.47g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 3.953g | 18% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 23.4g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 141mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0.38µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 7.529g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.574mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 8.542g | 6% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 59.7mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 2.3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.251mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 242mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 91IU | 5% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 277kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 4.662mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 81mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.625mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.5mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 0.91mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 80mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.222g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.318mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.435mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.668mg | 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 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
54%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.299g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.