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

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Differences between Beef ribs and Ground beef

  • Beef ribs have more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Ground beef have more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 31% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Beef ribs. Beef ribs contain 1.05g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Ground beef contains 0.408g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
~equal in Iron ~2.27mg
~equal in Zinc ~5.84mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.1µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
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% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.171mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.49µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 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 FatsFats +98.4%
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%
Contains more OtherOther +291.8%
~equal in Protein ~23.87g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +78.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Ground beef Opinion
Calories 372kcal 241kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 30.49g 15.37g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg Beef ribs
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 33mg Ground beef
Potassium 290mg 241mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 2.27mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.079mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 172mg 166mg Beef ribs
Sodium 64mg 73mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.013mg 0.009mg Beef ribs
Selenium 21.2µg 19.1µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.051mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.171mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 7µg
Trans Fat 1.173g Beef ribs
Choline 73.2mg Ground beef
Saturated Fat 12.29g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 7.322g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.408g Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.121mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 0.923mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.802mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.897mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.584mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.109mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.781mg 0.775mg Beef 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
Beef ribs Ground beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
39%
Beef ribs
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.217g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.