Corned beef vs Short ribs - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Corned beef and Short ribs
- Corned beef is higher in Selenium, and Copper, yet Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Short ribs covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 57% more than Corned beef.
- Corned beef contains 19 times more Sodium than Short ribs. While Corned beef contains 973mg of Sodium, Short ribs contain only 50mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Copper
+55.6%
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+24.2%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+29.6%
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Potassium
+54.5%
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Sodium
-94.9%
Equal in Zinc - 4.88
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Copper
+55.6%
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+24.2%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+29.6%
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Potassium
+54.5%
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Sodium
-94.9%
Equal in Zinc - 4.88
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B2
+13.3%
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Vitamin B3
+23.6%
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Vitamin B5
+66.7%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin E
+81.3%
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Vitamin D
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+92.3%
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Vitamin B12
+60.7%
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Vitamin K
+60%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.22
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Vitamin B2
+13.3%
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Vitamin B3
+23.6%
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Vitamin B5
+66.7%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin E
+81.3%
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Vitamin D
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+92.3%
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Vitamin B12
+60.7%
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Vitamin K
+60%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.22
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.47g | 0g |
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Protein | 18.17g | 21.57g |
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Fats | 18.98g | 41.98g |
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Carbs | 0.47g | 0g |
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Calories | 251kcal | 471kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 8mg | 12mg |
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Iron | 1.86mg | 2.31mg |
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Magnesium | 12mg | 15mg |
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Phosphorus | 125mg | 162mg |
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Potassium | 145mg | 224mg |
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Sodium | 973mg | 50mg |
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Zinc | 4.58mg | 4.88mg |
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Copper | 0.154mg | 0.099mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.29mg |
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Vitamin D | 4IU | 27IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.7µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.05mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 2.452mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.252mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.22mg |
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Folate | 6µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 2.62µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 2.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.142mg |
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Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.862mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.981mg |
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Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.716mg |
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Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.823mg |
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Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.562mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.852mg |
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Valine | 0.901mg | 1.07mg |
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Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.688mg |
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Cholesterol | 98mg | 94mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 6.34g | 17.8g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 9.22g | 18.88g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 1.53g |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
56

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Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
109%

129%

Carbohydrates
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Fats
88%

194%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 923mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.46g)
Which food is cheaper?

Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.