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

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The main differences between Short ribs and Beef sirloin

  • Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, yet Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Short ribs is 79% higher.
  • Short ribs contain 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Beef sirloin. Short ribs contain 2.62µg of Vitamin B12, while Beef sirloin contains 1.47µg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Short ribs
Short ribs
4
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6
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.2%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
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%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.2%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
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%

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.
Short ribs
Short ribs
3
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7
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
2
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2
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Fats +734.6%
Contains more Other +23.7%
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Water +78%
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +734.6%
Contains more Other +23.7%
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Water +78%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.