Brussels SproutsvsPork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only
🎯When to Eat What
Goal-based picks for Brussels Sprouts vs Pork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only
Go with Brussels Sprouts at just 43 kcal per 100g — 75% fewer calories.
Pork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only will keep you satisfied longer with 20.8g protein, 9.84g fat — fat and protein slow digestion while fiber adds bulk, keeping hunger at bay.
Pork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only's natural fat (9.84g/100g) helps your body absorb fat-soluble nutrients like vitamin D — not all fat is bad, moderate amounts are essential.
Pork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only packs 20.8g of protein per 100g (48% of calories from protein) — the better pick for muscle growth and recovery.
Brussels Sprouts is the heart-friendlier option with lower saturated fat, less sodium, more fiber, more potassium.
Brussels Sprouts provides 389mg of potassium per 100g — important for muscle function, hydration, and blood pressure.
🔥Calorie Breakdown
💪Macronutrient Comparison
📊Full Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Brussels Sprouts | Pork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💪Macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 43kcal2% | 172kcal9% | <0.1kcal |
| Protein | 3.4g7% | 21g42% | <0.1g |
| Total Fat | 0.30g0% | 9.8g13% | <0.1g |
| Saturated Fat | <0.1g0% | 3.5g17% | <0.1g |
| Trans Fat | 0g | <0.1g | <0.1g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg0% | 66mg22% | <0.1mg |
| Carbohydrates | 8.9g3% | 0g0% | +8.9g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8g14% | 0g0% | +3.8g |
| Sugars | 2.2g | 0g | +2.2g |
| ✨Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 38mcg4% | 3.0mcg0% | +35mcg |
| Vitamin C | 85mg94% | 0mg0% | +85mg |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg0% | 0.90mcg5% | <0.1mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg6% | 0.20mg1% | +0.68mg |
| Vitamin K | 177mcg148% | 0mcg0% | +177mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg13% | 0.47mg27% | <0.1mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0mcg0% | 0.54mcg23% | <0.1mcg |
| Folate | 61mcg15% | 0mcg0% | +61mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.14mg12% | 0.50mg41% | <0.1mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | <0.1mg7% | 0.33mg25% | <0.1mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.74mg5% | 7.3mg45% | <0.1mg |
| 🔶Minerals | |||
| Sodium | 25mg1% | 95mg4% | <0.1mg |
| Calcium | 42mg3% | 26mg2% | +16mg |
| Iron | 1.4mg8% | 0.84mg5% | +0.56mg |
| Potassium | 389mg8% | 268mg6% | +121mg |
| Phosphorus | 69mg6% | 165mg13% | <0.1mg |
| Magnesium | 23mg5% | 17mg4% | +6.0mg |
| Zinc | 0.42mg4% | 2.7mg25% | <0.1mg |
| Copper | <0.1mg8% | <0.1mg10% | <0.1mg |
| Manganese | 0.34mg15% | <0.1mg0% | +0.33mg |
| Selenium | 1.6mcg3% | 33mcg61% | <0.1mcg |
🔬Nutritional Analysis
Calories: Brussels Sprouts is significantly lower in calories at just 43 kcal per 100g compared to 172 kcal for Pork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only — that's 300% fewer calories, making Brussels Sprouts the better choice for calorie-conscious diets.
Protein: Pork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only provides more protein with 20.8g versus 3.38g per 100g. In terms of protein-to-calorie efficiency, Pork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only offers better value for building and maintaining muscle.
Fat: Pork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only has more fat (9.84g vs 0.3g per 100g), but the combination of fat and protein makes it more satiating — dietary fat helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and supports hormone balance. Brussels Sprouts has less saturated fat (0.062g vs 3.48g).
Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Vitamin C (Brussels Sprouts: 85mg vs 0mg), Vitamin D (Pork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only: 0.9mcg vs 0mcg), Vitamin K (Brussels Sprouts: 177mcg vs 0mcg).
Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Manganese (Brussels Sprouts: 0.337mg vs 0.009mg), Selenium (Pork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only: 33.3mcg vs 1.6mcg), Zinc (Pork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only: 2.73mg vs 0.42mg).
Diet Suitability: Pork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only fits a low-carb or keto diet. Pork Loin Backribs Bone-in Lean Only fits a high-protein diet. Brussels Sprouts fits a low-fat diet. Both fit a low-sodium diet.