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Bear meat vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bear meat and Short ribs

  • Bear meat is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Choline, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Short ribs are higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Bear meat covers your daily Iron needs 105% more than Short ribs.
  • Bear meat contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Short ribs. While Bear meat contains 0.82mg of Vitamin B2, Short ribs contain only 0.15mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bear meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 Iron +364.5%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Zinc +110.5%
Contains more Copper +49.5%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 162
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 403% 17% 73% 24% 10% 281% 50% 0% 62%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Iron +364.5%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Zinc +110.5%
Contains more Copper +49.5%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 162

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.62
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 25% 190% 63% 0% 67% 5% 309% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.3%
Contains more Water +49.9%
Contains more Fats +213.5%
Contains more Other +14.1%
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +50.3%
Contains more Water +49.9%
Contains more Fats +213.5%
Contains more Other +14.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.6%
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Short ribs Opinion
Protein 32.42g 21.57g Bear meat
Fats 13.39g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 259kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 5mg 12mg Short ribs
Iron 10.73mg 2.31mg Bear meat
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Bear meat
Phosphorus 170mg 162mg Bear meat
Potassium 263mg 224mg Bear meat
Sodium 71mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 10.27mg 4.88mg Bear meat
Copper 0.148mg 0.099mg Bear meat
Manganese 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 11.2µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.29mg Bear meat
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg Bear meat
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.15mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 2.452mg Bear meat
Vitamin B5 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.22mg Bear meat
Folate 6µg 5µg Bear meat
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 98mg 94mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 3.54g 17.8g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0.001g Bear meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.016g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.66g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 1.53g Bear meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Short ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
56%
Bear meat
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bear meat
Bear meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bear meat
Bear meat is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/nutrients
  2. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.