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

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What are the differences between Beef tenderloin and Short ribs?

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Short ribs are richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 40% more.
  • Short ribs contain 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 0.26mg of Vitamin B2, while Short ribs contain 0.15mg.
  • Beef tenderloin has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types in this article.

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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 Iron +34.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Selenium +10.1%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.013
Equal in Selenium - 20.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Iron +34.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Selenium +10.1%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.013
Equal in Selenium - 20.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.252
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.62
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.252
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +35.4%
Contains more Other +328.8%
Contains more Fats +70.7%
Equal in Protein - 21.57
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +35.4%
Contains more Other +328.8%
Contains more Fats +70.7%
Equal in Protein - 21.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Short ribs Opinion
Protein 23.9g 21.57g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 324kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 9mg 12mg Short ribs
Iron 3.11mg 2.31mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 162mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 224mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.03mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.123mg 0.099mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.013mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg 20.8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.15mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.452mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.22mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 5µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.142mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.862mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.981mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.716mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.823mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.562mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.852mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 1.07mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.688mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 94mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 17.8g Beef tenderloin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Short ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.