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Turkey breast vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey breast and Short ribs different?

  • Turkey breast is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Short ribs is 92% higher.
  • Turkey breast contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Short ribs. While Turkey breast contains 0.621mg of Vitamin B5, Short ribs contain only 0.252mg.
  • Turkey breast has less Cholesterol.

Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised are the varieties 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 more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.8%
Contains more Manganese +38.5%
Contains more Iron +92.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.3%
Contains more Zinc +210.8%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Selenium - 20.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.8%
Contains more Manganese +38.5%
Contains more Iron +92.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.3%
Contains more Zinc +210.8%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Selenium - 20.8

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +523.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +523.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +96.1%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Contains more Fats +498%
Equal in Protein - 21.57
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Water +96.1%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Contains more Fats +498%
Equal in Protein - 21.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +609.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.53
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +609.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.53

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey breast Short ribs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Short ribs Opinion
Protein 21.89g 21.57g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 157kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 13mg 12mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 162mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 224mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 1.57mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.074mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.018mg 0.013mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.4µg 20.8µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.05mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.15mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 2.452mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.252mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.22mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 5µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.142mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.862mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.981mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.996mg 1.823mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.562mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.852mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 1.07mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 65mg 94mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 17.8g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.001g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 1.53g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Short ribs
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
29%
Turkey breast
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.