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Short ribs vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Short ribs and Pork loin different?

  • Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, while Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Short ribs covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 87% more than Pork loin.
  • Short ribs contain 4 times more Saturated Fat than Pork loin. Short ribs contain 17.8g of Saturated Fat, while Pork loin contains 4.36g.

Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more IronIron +192.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +180.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.6%
~equal in Sodium ~50mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.8% 21% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +394.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1702%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more FatsFats +233.7%
Contains more WaterWater +87.3%
~equal in Protein ~19.74g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~0.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +236.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Pork loin Opinion
Calories 471kcal 198kcal Short ribs
Protein 21.57g 19.74g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 12.58g Short ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 94mg 63mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 27IU 21IU Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Pork loin
Calcium 12mg 18mg Pork loin
Potassium 224mg 356mg Pork loin
Iron 2.31mg 0.79mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.056mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 1.74mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 162mg 197mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 50mg
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.21mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.5µg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg Short ribs
Selenium 20.8µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.53µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 1µg Short ribs
Choline 82.2mg 69.7mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 5.61g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 1.34g Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.862mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.91mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 1.572mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 1.766mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.514mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.785mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg 1.064mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Pork loin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
44%
Short ribs
50%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (50 mg)
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.
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.

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients
  2. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.