Short ribs vs. Bear meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between short ribs and bear meat
- Short ribs are higher in selenium and vitamin B12, yet bear meat is higher in iron, vitamin B2, zinc, choline, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Bear meat covers your daily iron needs 105% more than short ribs.
- Short ribs contain 5 times more saturated fat than bear meat. While short ribs contain 17.8g of saturated fat, bear meat contains only 3.54g.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean, and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +364.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +446.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
32.42 g
Fats:
13.39 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.55 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +213.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +233.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.9% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.31mg | 10.73mg | 105% |
| Saturated fat | 17.8g | 3.54g | 65% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.82mg | 52% |
| Zinc | 4.88mg | 10.27mg | 49% |
| Fats | 41.98g | 13.39g | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 5.66g | 33% |
| Protein | 21.57g | 32.42g | 22% |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 11.2µg | 17% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 259kcal | 11% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 122.3mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 2.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 2.47µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 3.35mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.29mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.148mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 263mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 71mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.823mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.037g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0.034g | 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
43%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
92%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bear meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bear meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bear meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.