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 cover 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +165.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1654% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +274.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +201.6% |
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Carbs
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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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +205% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 2.62µg | 80% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.05mg | 69% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 17.8g | 57% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 20.8µg | 45% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 41.98g | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 18.88g | 32% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 4.88mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.22mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 2.31mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 2.452mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.15mg | 13% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 21.57g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 162mg | 12% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 471kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.252mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 224mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 94mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.099mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 27IU | 3% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 82.2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 1.53g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | 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
54%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.