Short ribs vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Short ribs and Beef
- Short ribs are higher in Zinc, yet Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Selenium.
- Short ribs covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 76% more than Beef.
- Short ribs contain 9 times more Vitamin D than Beef. While Short ribs contain 27IU of Vitamin D, Beef contains only 3IU.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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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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Zinc
+31.9%
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Manganese
+44.4%
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Iron
+31.6%
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Phosphorus
+59.9%
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Potassium
+57.1%
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Selenium
+22.1%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Sodium - 54
Equal in Copper - 0.097
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Zinc
+31.9%
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Manganese
+44.4%
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Iron
+31.6%
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Phosphorus
+59.9%
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Potassium
+57.1%
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Selenium
+22.1%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Sodium - 54
Equal in Copper - 0.097
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 E
+16%
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Vitamin D
+600%
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Vitamin K
+50%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+48%
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Vitamin B2
+166.7%
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Vitamin B3
+134.9%
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Vitamin B5
+90.9%
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Vitamin B6
+204.1%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+60.7%
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Vitamin E
+16%
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Vitamin D
+600%
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Vitamin K
+50%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+48%
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Vitamin B2
+166.7%
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Vitamin B3
+134.9%
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Vitamin B5
+90.9%
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Vitamin B6
+204.1%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+60.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+541.9%
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Other
+265%
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Protein
+27.7%
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Water
+84%
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
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0.73 g
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
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0.2 g
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Fats
+541.9%
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+265%
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Protein
+27.7%
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Water
+84%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+590.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+187.6%
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Saturated Fat
-85.4%
Saturated Fat:
17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.53 g
Saturated Fat:
2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.532 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+590.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+187.6%
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Saturated Fat
-85.4%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 21.57g | 27.55g |
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| Fats | 41.98g | 6.54g |
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| Calories | 471kcal | 169kcal |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 2.31mg | 3.04mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 162mg | 259mg |
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| Potassium | 224mg | 352mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 54mg |
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| Zinc | 4.88mg | 3.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.097mg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 20.8µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 5.76mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.669mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 4.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.359mg |
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| Threonine | 0.862mg | 1.534mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 1.52mg |
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| Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.833mg |
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| Lysine | 1.823mg | 3.178mg |
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| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.871mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 1.299mg |
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| Valine | 1.07mg | 1.603mg |
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| Histidine | 0.688mg | 1.244mg |
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| Cholesterol | 94mg | 85mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.8g | 2.595g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.88g | 2.734g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 0.532g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
44%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.205g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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.