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Short ribs vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Short ribs and Chuck steak different?

  • Chuck steak is higher than Short ribs in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Short ribs covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 46% more than Chuck steak.
  • Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat.

Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types were used 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.
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains more Zinc +77.9%
Contains more Selenium +32.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.45
Equal in Manganese - 0.012
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 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains more Zinc +77.9%
Contains more Selenium +32.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.45
Equal in Manganese - 0.012

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 E +190%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.6%
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 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +113.7%
Contains more Other +356.3%
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Water +54.6%
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Fats +113.7%
Contains more Other +356.3%
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Water +54.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%

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 Chuck steak
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 Chuck steak Opinion
Protein 21.57g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 41.98g 19.64g Short ribs
Calories 471kcal 277kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 16mg Chuck steak
Iron 2.31mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 162mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 224mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 50mg 71mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.099mg 0.077mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.012mg Short ribs
Selenium 20.8µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.1mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU 5IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.1µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.066mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 5µg 6µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.6µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.862mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.981mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 1.716mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 1.823mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.562mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.07mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.688mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 94mg 87mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 8.66g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.004g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 9.457g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.81g Short ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Chuck steak
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
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.