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Beef Liver vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef Liver and short ribs

  • Beef Liver is richer than short ribs in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, choline, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef Liver is 2832% higher.
  • Short ribs contain less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +183.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +14327.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2638.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.7%
~equal in Zinc ~4.88mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 3147% 10% 18% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +288%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +614.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +362.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2593.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +4960%
Contains more CholineCholine +418.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 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 ProteinProtein +34.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +64.6%
Contains more OtherOther +135.6%
Contains more FatsFats +698.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
47% 49% 4%
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 -83.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1579.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.62µg 2832%
Copper 14.283mg 0.099mg 1576%
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg 1049%
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.15mg 252%
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.252mg 137%
Cholesterol 396mg 94mg 101%
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 2.452mg 94%
Saturated fat 2.947g 17.8g 68%
Choline 426mg 82.2mg 63%
Folate 253µg 5µg 62%
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.22mg 61%
Fats 5.26g 41.98g 56%
Iron 6.54mg 2.31mg 53%
Phosphorus 497mg 162mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 1.124g 18.88g 44%
Selenium 36.1µg 20.8µg 28%
Manganese 0.356mg 0.013mg 15%
Protein 29.08g 21.57g 15%
Calories 191kcal 471kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.05mg 12%
Zinc 5.3mg 4.88mg 4%
Potassium 352mg 224mg 4%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.7µg 3%
Vitamin D 49IU 27IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1.53g 3%
Carbs 5.13g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.29mg 1%
Sodium 79mg 50mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 12mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 2.4µg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.365g N/A
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 1.215mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 2.67mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.759mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.761mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1097%
Beef Liver
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 302mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.853g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.