Short ribs vs Pork - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Short ribs and Pork
- Short ribs have more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
- Short ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 80% more than Pork.
- Pork has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Short ribs. Short ribs have 17.8g of Saturated Fat, while Pork has 5.23g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+165.5%
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Sodium
-19.4%
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Zinc
+104.2%
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Copper
+35.6%
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Calcium
+58.3%
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Magnesium
+86.7%
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Phosphorus
+51.9%
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Potassium
+88.8%
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Iron
+165.5%
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Sodium
-19.4%
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Zinc
+104.2%
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Copper
+35.6%
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Calcium
+58.3%
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Magnesium
+86.7%
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Phosphorus
+51.9%
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Potassium
+88.8%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B12
+274.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+85.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1654%
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Vitamin B2
+114%
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Vitamin B3
+105.4%
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Vitamin B5
+177%
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Vitamin B6
+110.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Folate - 5
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Vitamin B12
+274.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+85.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1654%
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Vitamin B2
+114%
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Vitamin B3
+105.4%
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Vitamin B5
+177%
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Vitamin B6
+110.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Folate - 5
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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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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Net carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Protein | 21.57g | 27.32g |
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Fats | 41.98g | 13.92g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Calories | 471kcal | 242kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 12mg | 19mg |
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Iron | 2.31mg | 0.87mg |
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Magnesium | 15mg | 28mg |
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Phosphorus | 162mg | 246mg |
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Potassium | 224mg | 423mg |
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Sodium | 50mg | 62mg |
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Zinc | 4.88mg | 2.39mg |
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Copper | 0.099mg | 0.073mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.29mg | |
Vitamin D | 27IU | 53IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.877mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.321mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 5.037mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.698mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.464mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 5µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 0.7µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.338mg |
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Threonine | 0.862mg | 1.234mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 1.26mg |
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Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.177mg |
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Lysine | 1.823mg | 2.446mg |
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Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.712mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 1.086mg |
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Valine | 1.07mg | 1.473mg |
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Histidine | 0.688mg | 1.067mg |
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Cholesterol | 94mg | 80mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 17.8g | 5.23g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 18.88g | 6.19g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 1.2g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
44

56

Mineral Summary Score
45

37

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
129%

164%

Carbohydrates
0%

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Fats
194%

64%

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.