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Brisket vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brisket and Short ribs

  • Brisket is richer in Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Choline, yet Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Short ribs is 52% higher.
  • Brisket contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Short ribs. Brisket contains 0.568mg of Vitamin B5, while Short ribs contain 0.252mg.
  • Brisket contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Brisket
Brisket
9
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Iron - 2.31
Equal in Phosphorus - 162
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Sodium - 50
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Brisket
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
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 +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Iron - 2.31
Equal in Phosphorus - 162
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Sodium - 50
Equal in Copper - 0.099

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.
Brisket
Brisket
7
:
3
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Brisket
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%
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 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brisket
Brisket
2
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Water +46.9%
Contains more Fats +127.9%
Contains more Other +160.7%
Brisket
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 +33.6%
Contains more Water +46.9%
Contains more Fats +127.9%
Contains more Other +160.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brisket
Brisket
1
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.7%
Brisket
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 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 -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brisket Short ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Brisket Short ribs Opinion
Protein 28.82g 21.57g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 289kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 16mg 12mg Brisket
Iron 2.43mg 2.31mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 162mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg 224mg Brisket
Sodium 48mg 50mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 4.88mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.099mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 27.1µg 20.8µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.29mg Brisket
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.05mg Brisket
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.15mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 2.452mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.252mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.22mg Brisket
Folate 9µg 5µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.142mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg 0.862mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.981mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.716mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.823mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.562mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.852mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 1.07mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.688mg Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 94mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 7.305g 17.8g Brisket
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 7.934g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 1.53g Short ribs

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket 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
43%
Brisket
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.495g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket
Brisket is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket 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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.