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

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The main differences between Beef sirloin and Short ribs

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Potassium, yet Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Short ribs is 79% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Short ribs. Beef sirloin contains 9.001mg of Vitamin B3, while Short ribs contain 2.452mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
6
:
4
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +83%
Contains more Zinc +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +87%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.2%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +83%
Contains more Zinc +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +87%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.2%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%

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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
7
:
3
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
Beef sirloin
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%
Short ribs
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 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
2
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Water +78%
Contains more Fats +734.6%
Contains more Other +23.7%
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Short ribs
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 +42.8%
Contains more Water +78%
Contains more Fats +734.6%
Contains more Other +23.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
1
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +841.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +727%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +841.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +727%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Short ribs Opinion
Protein 30.8g 21.57g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 177kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 22mg 12mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 162mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 224mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 5.7mg 4.88mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 38.9µg 20.8µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.29mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.05mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.15mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 2.452mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.252mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.22mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 5µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.142mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.862mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.981mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.716mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.823mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.562mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.852mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 1.07mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.688mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 94mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 17.8g Beef sirloin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sirloin 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
52%
Beef sirloin
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.885g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. 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.