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Beef ribs vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef ribs and Brisket

  • Beef ribs have more Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Brisket have more Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 25% more.
  • Beef ribs have 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Brisket. Beef ribs have 13.04g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Brisket has 7.934g.
  • Brisket 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, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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 Potassium +25%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +27.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
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 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +27.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 175

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 B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.12
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% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +65.5%
Contains more Other +117.9%
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Water +13.8%
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +65.5%
Contains more Other +117.9%
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Water +13.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Brisket Opinion
Protein 22.8g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 30.49g 18.42g Beef ribs
Calories 372kcal 289kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 16mg Brisket
Iron 2.33mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 175mg Brisket
Potassium 290mg 232mg Beef ribs
Sodium 64mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 5.76mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.088mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.013mg 0.01mg Beef ribs
Selenium 21.2µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.059mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.171mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 7µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 2.12µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.181mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.802mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.897mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.584mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.109mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.781mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 85mg 106mg Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 12.29g 7.305g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 7.934g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.681g Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef ribs Brisket
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
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.985g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.