Ground beef vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ground beef and beef ribs
- Ground beef has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B6, while beef ribs have more polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat.
- Beef ribs' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 31% higher.
- Beef ribs contain 3 times less calcium than ground beef. Ground beef contains 33mg of calcium, while beef ribs contain 10mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in ground beef is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +230% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +291.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.4% |
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Protein
~22.8g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 12.29g | 28% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 30.49g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 13.04g | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 372kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2.33µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.23mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 21.2µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.05g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.64mg | 2% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 22.8g | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 85mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 290mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.33mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 5.76mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sodium | 73mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.996mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.802mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.897mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.109mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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
46%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.217g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)