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Hamburger vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hamburger and Short ribs different?

  • Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Calcium, and Manganese, while Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Short ribs covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 64% more than Hamburger.
  • Hamburger contains 17 times more Manganese than Short ribs. Hamburger contains 0.217mg of Manganese, while Short ribs contain 0.013mg.
  • Short ribs are lower in Sodium.

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +24.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +1569.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +24.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +1569.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Copper - 0.099

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Folate +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.22
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 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 B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Folate +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Other +145.2%
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Fats +192.3%
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +19.5%
Contains more Other +145.2%
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Fats +192.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.6%
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 0g Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 14.36g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 24.1g 0g Hamburger
Calories 295kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 0g Short ribs
Fiber 0.9g 0g Hamburger
Calcium 102mg 12mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 2.31mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 226mg 224mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 2.87mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.091mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.217mg 0.013mg Hamburger
Selenium 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.05mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.15mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 2.452mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.252mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 56µg 5µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.142mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.319mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.226mg 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.37mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 0.823mg 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.505mg 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 47mg 94mg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 5.096g 17.8g Hamburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hamburger Short ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
42%
Hamburger
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.704g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. 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.