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Beef ribs vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef ribs and Beef sirloin

  • Beef ribs have more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Beef sirloin have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 52% more.
  • Beef ribs have 7 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Beef sirloin. Beef ribs have 13.04g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Beef sirloin has 2.006g.
  • Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.

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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 +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains more Selenium +83.5%
Equal in Sodium - 66
Equal in Zinc - 5.7
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains more Selenium +83.5%
Equal in Sodium - 66
Equal in Zinc - 5.7
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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 B2 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.1%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.1%
Contains more Folate +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +506.2%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Water +37.9%
Equal in Other - 0.59
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +506.2%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Water +37.9%
Equal in Other - 0.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Beef sirloin Opinion
Protein 22.8g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 30.49g 5.03g Beef ribs
Calories 372kcal 177kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 2.33mg 1.92mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 172mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 290mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 64mg 66mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 5.7mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.085mg Beef ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg Beef ribs
Selenium 21.2µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.088mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.163mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 7µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 1.47µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.202mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.802mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 1.897mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.584mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.109mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.781mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 85mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 12.29g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 2.006g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.185g Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef ribs Beef sirloin
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
42%
Beef ribs
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.375g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.