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Short ribs vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Short ribs and Ground beef

  • Short ribs have more Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Short ribs covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 59% more than Ground beef.
  • Short ribs have 14 times more Vitamin D than Ground beef. While Short ribs have 27IU of Vitamin D, Ground beef has only 2IU.
  • Ground beef has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 -31.5%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Zinc +19.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Selenium - 19.1
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Zinc +19.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Selenium - 19.1

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 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.4%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +20.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.49
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.4%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +20.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +173.1%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Water +63.4%
Contains more Other +227.4%
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +173.1%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Water +63.4%
Contains more Other +227.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%

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 Ground beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Ground beef Opinion
Protein 21.57g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 41.98g 15.37g Short ribs
Calories 471kcal 241kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 2.31mg 2.27mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 162mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 224mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 50mg 73mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.099mg 0.079mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.009mg Short ribs
Selenium 20.8µg 19.1µg Short ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.12mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU 2IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 5µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 2.49µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.121mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.981mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.716mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.823mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.562mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.07mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.688mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 94mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 6.073g Ground beef
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 7.322g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.408g Short ribs
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.727g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef 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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.