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Mutton vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mutton and Short ribs different?

  • Mutton has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Zinc than Short ribs.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mutton is 76% higher.
  • Mutton contains 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Short ribs. While Mutton contains 0.897mg of Vitamin B5, Short ribs contain only 0.252mg.
  • Mutton has less Saturated Fat.

Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised are the varieties 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.6%
Contains more IronIron +106.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63%

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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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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% 5.8% 21% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 ProteinProtein +55%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +51.2%
Contains more OtherOther +91.8%
Contains more FatsFats +278.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
47% 49% 4%
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 -71.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +323.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Short ribs Opinion
Calories 234kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Protein 33.43g 21.57g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 41.98g Short ribs
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 94mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Magnesium 31mg 15mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 12mg Short ribs
Potassium 409mg 224mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 2.31mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Zinc 5.93mg 4.88mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 162mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 50mg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.29mg Mutton
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Manganese 0.033mg 0.013mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 20.8µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.05mg Mutton
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.15mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 2.452mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.252mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.22mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 2.62µg Mutton
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Folate 0µg 5µg Short ribs
Choline 100.6mg 82.2mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 17.8g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1.53g Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.142mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.862mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 0.981mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 1.716mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 1.823mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.562mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.852mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 1.07mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.688mg Mutton
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mutton Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
75%
Mutton
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.658g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mutton
Mutton is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.