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

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What are the main differences between Short ribs and Flank steak?

  • Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, and Iron, while Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 72% higher.
  • Flank steak has 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Short ribs. Short ribs have 2.62µg of Vitamin B12, while Flank steak has 1.63µg.
  • Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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
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6
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Iron +32.8%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +51.3%
Contains more Selenium +41.3%
Equal in Zinc - 4.9
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Iron +32.8%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +51.3%
Contains more Selenium +41.3%
Equal in Zinc - 4.9

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
4
:
6
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +31%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
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%
Flank steak
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% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +31%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
2
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2
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Fats +410.1%
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Water +79.6%
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +410.1%
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Water +79.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
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1
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +469.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +375.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Flank steak
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +469.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +375.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%

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 Flank steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Flank steak Opinion
Protein 21.57g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 41.98g 8.23g Short ribs
Calories 471kcal 192kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 20mg Flank steak
Iron 2.31mg 1.74mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 162mg 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 224mg 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 50mg 56mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.099mg 0.082mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.009mg Short ribs
Selenium 20.8µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.075mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.133mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 5µg 9µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 1.63µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 0.862mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.981mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 1.716mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 1.823mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.562mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 1.07mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.688mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 94mg 79mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 17.8g 3.395g Flank steak
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 3.317g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.322g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Flank 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
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients
  2. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.