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

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Significant differences between Elk meat and Short ribs

  • Elk meat has more Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Short ribs are richer in Selenium.
  • Short ribs covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 82% more than Elk meat.
  • Short ribs have 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Elk meat. Elk meat has 1.212mg of Vitamin B5, while Short ribs have 0.252mg.
  • Elk meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, 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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
6
:
3
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains more Copper +252.5%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Zinc +18.4%
Contains more Selenium +98.1%
Equal in Sodium - 50
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains more Copper +252.5%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Zinc +18.4%
Contains more Selenium +98.1%
Equal in Sodium - 50

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
8
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin E +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +381%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.5%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Elk meat
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% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
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 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +381%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.5%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
3
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Water +81.8%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Contains more Fats +1131.1%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 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 +42.6%
Contains more Water +81.8%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Contains more Fats +1131.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1846.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +850.3%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 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 -92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1846.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +850.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elk meat Short ribs
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 Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Short ribs Opinion
Protein 30.76g 21.57g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 162kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 5mg 12mg Short ribs
Iron 4.07mg 2.31mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 15mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 162mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 224mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 50mg
Zinc 4.12mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.349mg 0.099mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.29mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.05mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.15mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 2.452mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.252mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.22mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 5µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.62µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.142mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.862mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.981mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.716mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.823mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.562mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.852mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.07mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.688mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 94mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 17.8g Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.53g Short ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk 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
67%
Elk meat
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.458g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (50 mg)
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.