Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw and short ribs?
- Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12 and iron.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 81% more.
- Short ribs contain 3 times less vitamin B6 than beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw. Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw contains 0.59mg of vitamin B6, while short ribs contain 0.22mg.
- Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw has less cholesterol.
We used Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean, only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean, and fat, choice, cooked, braised types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +130.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +27.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +16.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.8% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +14.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 1.664g | 17.8g | 73% |
Fats | 4.55g | 41.98g | 58% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 2.62µg | 48% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.932g | 18.88g | 42% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.59mg | 0.22mg | 28% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.021mg | 2.452mg | 22% |
Calories | 130kcal | 471kcal | 17% |
Selenium | 28.1µg | 20.8µg | 13% |
Cholesterol | 62mg | 94mg | 11% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 1.53g | 9% |
Iron | 1.81mg | 2.31mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.552mg | 0.252mg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 198mg | 162mg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 27IU | 3% |
Potassium | 328mg | 224mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
Protein | 22.37g | 21.57g | 2% |
Zinc | 4.67mg | 4.88mg | 2% |
Choline | 71.9mg | 82.2mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.085mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
Calcium | 17mg | 12mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
Sodium | 58mg | 50mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.111g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.049mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.113mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.195mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.637mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.959mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.194mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.844mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.016g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.112g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.37 g
Fats:
4.55 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.47 g
Other:
0.61 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
Contains more WaterWater | +102.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +822.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +19.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.57g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.664 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +877.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +529.6% |