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Ham vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ham and Short ribs

  • Ham has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Short ribs has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 82% more.
  • Ham has 24 times more Sodium than Short ribs. Ham has 1203mg of Sodium, while Short ribs have 50mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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.
Ham
3
:
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +315.4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +69.4%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Selenium - 20.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +315.4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +69.4%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Selenium - 20.8

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.
Ham
6
:
Contains more Vitamin D +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1408%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +16%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1408%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +16%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
3
:
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +89.4%
Contains more Other +498.6%
Contains more Fats +659.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.57
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +89.4%
Contains more Other +498.6%
Contains more Fats +659.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +620.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.3%
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +620.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ham Short ribs
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 0g Ham
Protein 20.93g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 5.53g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 1.5g 0g Ham
Calories 145kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 8mg 12mg Short ribs
Iron 1.48mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 196mg 162mg Ham
Potassium 287mg 224mg Ham
Sodium 1203mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 2.88mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.079mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.054mg 0.013mg Ham
Selenium 19.5µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 32IU 27IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.7µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.05mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.15mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 2.452mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.252mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.22mg Ham
Folate 3µg 5µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.142mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg 0.862mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.661mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.775mg 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.553mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.852mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.75mg 0.688mg Ham
Cholesterol 53mg 94mg Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 17.8g Ham
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Short ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
45%
Ham
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1153mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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.
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.

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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/nutrients
  2. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.