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Liver vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liver and Short ribs different?

  • Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, and Folate than Short ribs.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liver is 669% higher.
  • Short ribs have less Cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
Contains more Iron +675.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.7%
Contains more Copper +540.4%
Contains more Manganese +2207.7%
Contains more Selenium +224.5%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Sodium - 50
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Iron +675.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.7%
Contains more Copper +540.4%
Contains more Manganese +2207.7%
Contains more Selenium +224.5%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Sodium - 50

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.
Liver
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1364%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1794.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.1%
Contains more Folate +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +612.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1364%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1794.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.1%
Contains more Folate +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +612.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +80.1%
Contains more Other +105.5%
Contains more Fats +854.1%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 Protein +20.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +80.1%
Contains more Other +105.5%
Contains more Fats +854.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2896.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.7%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2896.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Protein 26.02g 21.57g Liver
Fats 4.4g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 3.76g 0g Liver
Calories 165kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 10mg 12mg Short ribs
Iron 17.92mg 2.31mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 241mg 162mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 49mg 50mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 4.88mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.099mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.013mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 20.8µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.05mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.15mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 2.452mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.252mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.22mg Liver
Folate 163µg 5µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 2.62µg Liver
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.142mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.862mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.981mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.716mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 1.823mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.562mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.852mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 1.07mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.688mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 94mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 1.41g 17.8g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.001g Liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.016g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
397%
Liver
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.