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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 has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
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%
~equal in Iron ~2.33mg
~equal in Zinc ~5.76mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~172mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.64mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.33µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
23% 30% 46%
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%
~equal in Protein ~22.8g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
47% 49% 4%
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.
Ground beef Beef ribs
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 241kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 23.87g 22.8g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 30.49g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 88mg 85mg Beef ribs
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 20mg Beef ribs
Calcium 33mg 10mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 290mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.27mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.079mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.84mg 5.76mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 172mg Beef ribs
Sodium 73mg 64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.013mg Beef ribs
Selenium 19.1µg 21.2µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.07mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.19mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.64mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.37mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.23mg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 2.33µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 7µg
Trans Fat 1.173g Beef ribs
Choline 73.2mg Ground beef
Saturated Fat 6.073g 12.29g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 1.05g Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.923mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.055mg 1.025mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.802mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 1.897mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.584mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.89mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 1.109mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.781mg Beef ribs
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Beef ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Ground beef
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.217g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef ribs
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)

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.