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

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Important differences between Beef sirloin and Beef ribs

  • Beef sirloin has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Beef ribs has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 52% more.
  • Beef sirloin has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Beef ribs. Beef sirloin has 0.681mg of Vitamin B6, while Beef ribs have 0.23mg.
  • Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat.

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

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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 Calcium +120%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains more Selenium +83.5%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Sodium - 64
Equal in Zinc - 5.76
Equal in Copper - 0.088
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains more Selenium +83.5%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Sodium - 64
Equal in Zinc - 5.76
Equal in Copper - 0.088

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 +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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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