Beef sirloin vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beef sirloin and short ribs
- Beef sirloin is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, choline, and potassium, yet short ribs are richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for short ribs is 79% higher.
- Beef sirloin contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than short ribs. Beef sirloin contains 9.001mg of vitamin B3, while short ribs contain 2.452mg.
- Beef sirloin contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +140.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +209.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +71.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 1.915g | 17.8g | 72% |
| Fats | 5.03g | 41.98g | 57% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 2.62µg | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.006g | 18.88g | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 2.452mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.22mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 38.9µg | 20.8µg | 33% |
| Protein | 30.8g | 21.57g | 18% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 471kcal | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 253mg | 162mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 1.53g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 0.252mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 5.7mg | 4.88mg | 7% |
| Choline | 117.3mg | 82.2mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.92mg | 2.31mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 224mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 94mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.23mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.45mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.603mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.983mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +78% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +734.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 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 | -89.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +841.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +727% |
