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

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What are the main differences between short ribs and pork spare ribs?

  • Short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, while pork spare ribs are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin D, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 93% higher.
  • Pork spare ribs have 7 times less Vitamin B12 than short ribs. Short ribs have 2.62µg of Vitamin B12, while pork spare ribs have 0.38µg.
  • Pork spare ribs are lower in saturated Fat.

We used Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw types in this comparison.

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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 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
Contains more IronIron +153.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Potassium ~242mg
~equal in Selenium ~22µg

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 0% 0% 7.4% 69% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +589.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +538%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more FatsFats +79.4%
Contains more WaterWater +67.3%
Contains more OtherOther +89%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +121%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.4%

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 spare ribs
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Pork spare ribs Opinion
Calories 471kcal 277kcal Short ribs
Protein 21.57g 15.47g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 23.4g Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 80mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 27IU 91IU Pork spare ribs
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Pork spare ribs
Calcium 12mg 15mg Pork spare ribs
Potassium 224mg 242mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 2.31mg 0.91mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.08mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 2.5mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 162mg 141mg Short ribs
Sodium 50mg 81mg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.01mg Short ribs
Selenium 20.8µg 22µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.251mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 4.662mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.625mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.38µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 0µg Short ribs
Trans Fat 0.222g Short ribs
Choline 82.2mg 59.7mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 7.529g Pork spare ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 8.542g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.163mg Pork spare ribs
Threonine 0.862mg 0.695mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.761mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 1.318mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 1.435mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.426mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.65mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg 0.809mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.668mg Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Short ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Pork spare ribs
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
42%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.271g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs 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 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 spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.