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Chicken meat vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken meat and Short ribs?

  • Chicken meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 97% more.
  • Chicken meat has less Saturated Fat.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types in this article.

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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.
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
5
:
5
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.9%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -39%
Contains more Zinc +151.5%
Contains more Copper +50%
Equal in Potassium - 224
Chicken meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
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 +25%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.9%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -39%
Contains more Zinc +151.5%
Contains more Copper +50%
Equal in Potassium - 224

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.
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
6
:
3
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +308.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +773.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Folate - 5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Chicken meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +308.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +773.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Folate - 5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
2
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Protein +26.6%
Contains more Water +66.4%
Contains more Fats +208.7%
Equal in Other - 0.73
Chicken meat
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +26.6%
Contains more Water +66.4%
Contains more Fats +208.7%
Equal in Other - 0.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
2
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +253.6%
Chicken meat
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 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 -78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +253.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Short ribs Opinion
Protein 27.3g 21.57g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 239kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 15mg 12mg Chicken meat
Iron 1.26mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg 162mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 82mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 1.94mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.066mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.02mg 0.013mg Chicken meat
Selenium 23.9µg 20.8µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 2IU 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.05mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.15mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 2.452mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.252mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.22mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.4µg
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.142mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.862mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.981mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 1.716mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 1.823mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.562mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.852mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 1.07mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.688mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 94mg Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 3.79g 17.8g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.001g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.003g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.016g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 1.53g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.