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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 from 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% 1903% 10% 36% 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% 21% 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 Opinion
Calories 191kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Protein 29.08g 21.57g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 41.98g Short ribs
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 94mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 49IU 27IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 12mg Short ribs
Potassium 352mg 224mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 2.31mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.099mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 4.88mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 162mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 50mg Short ribs
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.29mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.7µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.013mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 20.8µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.05mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.15mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 2.452mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.252mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.22mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.62µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 2.4µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 5µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Short ribs
Choline 426mg 82.2mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 17.8g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1.53g Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.142mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.862mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.981mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.716mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.823mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.562mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.852mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.07mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.688mg Beef Liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver

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
1003%
Beef Liver
44%
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.