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Broth vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Broth and Short ribs different?

  • Broth is richer in Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Selenium, while Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Copper.
  • Broth covers your daily need of Sodium 1036% more than Short ribs.
  • Broth contains 16 times more Calcium than Short ribs. Broth contains 187mg of Calcium, while Short ribs contain 12mg.
  • Short ribs are lower in Sodium.

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types were used 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.
Broth
Broth
6
:
4
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +1458.3%
Contains more Magnesium +273.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.9%
Contains more Manganese +1053.8%
Contains more Selenium +34.6%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +5322.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 162
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +1458.3%
Contains more Magnesium +273.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.9%
Contains more Manganese +1053.8%
Contains more Selenium +34.6%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +5322.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 162

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.
Broth
Broth
8
:
4
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.1%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +773.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.452
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Short ribs
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.1%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +773.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.452

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
3
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +6637%
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Fats +202.4%
Contains more Water +1473.6%
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +6637%
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Fats +202.4%
Contains more Water +1473.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252.2%
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 0g Broth
Protein 16.66g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 13.88g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 18.01g 0g Broth
Calories 267kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Sugar 17.36g 0g Short ribs
Calcium 187mg 12mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 56mg 15mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 162mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 224mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 0.09mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.15mg 0.013mg Broth
Selenium 28µg 20.8µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Broth
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.29mg Broth
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.15mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.452mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.252mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 32µg 5µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 13mg 94mg Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g 17.8g Broth
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.53g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Short ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Broth
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 23825mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.