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Pork vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork and Short ribs

  • Pork has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Short ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 80% more than Pork.
  • Short ribs have 18 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork. Pork has 0.877mg of Vitamin B1, while Short ribs have 0.05mg.
  • Pork contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.9%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains more Selenium +117.8%
Contains more Iron +165.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Zinc +104.2%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.9%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains more Selenium +117.8%
Contains more Iron +165.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Zinc +104.2%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%

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.
Pork
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1654%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1654%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Water +62%
Contains more Other +21.9%
Contains more Fats +201.6%
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Water +62%
Contains more Other +21.9%
Contains more Fats +201.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.5%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Short ribs Opinion
Protein 27.32g 21.57g Pork
Fats 13.92g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 242kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 19mg 12mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 28mg 15mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 162mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 224mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 2.39mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.073mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.009mg 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 45.3µg 20.8µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.29mg
Vitamin D 53IU 27IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.7µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.05mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.15mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 2.452mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.252mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.22mg Pork
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.142mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.862mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.981mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 1.716mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 1.823mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.562mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.852mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 1.07mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.688mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 94mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 17.8g Pork
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork Short ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
56%
Pork
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/nutrients
  2. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.