Beef shank vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beef shank and short ribs?
- Beef shank has more zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B1 than short ribs.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 78% higher.
- Short ribs have 3 times less vitamin B1 than beef shank. Beef shank has 0.14mg of vitamin B1, while short ribs have 0.05mg.
- Beef shank is lower in saturated fat.
We used Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types in this comparison.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +140.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +560.1% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 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 | -87.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +560.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +628.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.29g | 17.8g | 71% |
| Fats | 6.36g | 41.98g | 55% |
| Zinc | 10.49mg | 4.88mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 2.62µg | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.86g | 18.88g | 40% |
| Protein | 33.68g | 21.57g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 2.452mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3.86mg | 2.31mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 30µg | 20.8µg | 17% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 263mg | 162mg | 14% |
| Calories | 201kcal | 471kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.22mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 1.53g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.099mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 224mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 94mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.252mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 32mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.471mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.662mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.802mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.862mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.638mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.153mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
60%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
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.