Flank steak vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between flank steak and short ribs?
- Flank steak is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, while short ribs are higher in vitamin B12 and iron.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% higher.
- Short ribs have 3 times less vitamin B3 than flank steak. Flank steak has 7.363mg of vitamin B3, while short ribs have 2.452mg.
- Flank steak is lower in saturated fat.
We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled 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 | +53.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.4% |
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 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +71.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +79.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +410.1% |
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Carbs
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Other
~0.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 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 | -80.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +469.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +375.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 17.8g | 65% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 41.98g | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 2.62µg | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 18.88g | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 2.452mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.22mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 20.8µg | 16% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 471kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 21.57g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 1.53g | 8% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 2.31mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 162mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.252mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 94mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 82.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Potassium | 339mg | 224mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 4.88mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 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
49%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak 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.