Steak vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Steak and Pork spare ribs
- Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium, yet Pork spare ribs are higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B6.
- Steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 76% more than Pork spare ribs.
- Steak contains 3 times more Iron than Pork spare ribs. While Steak contains 2.4mg of Iron, Pork spare ribs contain only 0.91mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork spare ribs are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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 | +43.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +478.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +331.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.75 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~59.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.953 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -10.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +341.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.542g
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 271kcal | 277kcal |
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| Protein | 24.85g | 15.47g |
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| Fats | 19.02g | 23.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU | 91IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 279mg | 242mg |
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| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 6.34mg | 2.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 163mg | 141mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 81mg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 2.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 31.8µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.319mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 4.662mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.625mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.574mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.38µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.222g |
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| Choline | 59.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.443g | 7.529g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.171g | 8.542g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 3.953g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.163mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.695mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.761mg |
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| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.318mg |
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| Lysine | 2.38mg | 1.435mg |
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| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.426mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.65mg |
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| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.809mg |
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| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.668mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g |
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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
45%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.914g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 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.