Ground beef vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ground beef and short ribs
- Ground beef has more vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, short ribs are higher in vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat.
- Short ribs cover your daily need for saturated fat, 59% more than ground beef.
- Ground beef has 3 times more calcium than short ribs. While ground beef has 33mg of calcium, short ribs have only 12mg.
- Ground beef has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.5% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +141.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.3% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +227.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +173.1% |
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Protein
~21.57g
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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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +157.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +275% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 17.8g | 53% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 41.98g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 18.88g | 29% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 471kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 2.452mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 4.88mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.53g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.22mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2.62µg | 5% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 21.57g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.252mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 27IU | 3% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 20.8µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 94mg | 2% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 82.2mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 162mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.31mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 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 |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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
46%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.727g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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.