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

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A recap on differences between Short ribs and Chicken liver

  • Chicken liver is higher than Short ribs in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 582% more than Short ribs.
  • Short ribs contain 11 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken liver. While Short ribs contain 17.8g of Saturated Fat, Chicken liver contains only 1.563g.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +82.8%
Contains more Iron +289.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Copper +397%
Contains more Manganese +1861.5%
Contains more Selenium +162.5%
Equal in Potassium - 230
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +82.8%
Contains more Iron +289.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Copper +397%
Contains more Manganese +1861.5%
Contains more Selenium +162.5%
Equal in Potassium - 230

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1085.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2373.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.7%
Contains more Folate +11660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +532.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1085.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2373.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.7%
Contains more Folate +11660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +532.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Fats +769.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +114.1%
Contains more Other +45.2%
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Fats +769.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +114.1%
Contains more Other +45.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1411.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1411.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%

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 Chicken liver
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 Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Protein 21.57g 16.92g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 4.83g Short ribs
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Calories 471kcal 119kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 8mg Short ribs
Iron 2.31mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 162mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 224mg 230mg Chicken liver
Sodium 50mg 71mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 2.67mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.013mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 20.8µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 0IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 5µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.176mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.862mg 0.725mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.813mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 1.512mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 1.332mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.432mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.824mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg 0.998mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.507mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 345mg Short ribs
Trans Fat 0.065g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 1.563g Chicken liver
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 1.249g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 1.306g Short ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Chicken liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.237g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver 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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.