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Short ribs vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Short ribs and Beef ribs

  • Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Beef ribs are richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Short ribs is 28% higher.
  • Beef ribs contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +18%
~equal in Iron ~2.33mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~172mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.2µg

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.
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%
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% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.23mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +37.7%
Contains more OtherOther +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +29.1%
~equal in Protein ~22.8g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +44.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Short ribs Beef ribs
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Short ribs Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 471kcal 372kcal Short ribs
Protein 21.57g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 41.98g 30.49g Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 85mg Beef ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Beef ribs
Calcium 12mg 10mg Short ribs
Potassium 224mg 290mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.31mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.088mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 162mg 172mg Beef ribs
Sodium 50mg 64mg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.013mg
Selenium 20.8µg 21.2µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.07mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.19mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 3.64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.37mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.23mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 2.33µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 7µg Beef ribs
Choline 82.2mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 12.29g Beef ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 13.04g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 1.05g Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.862mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.07mg 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.781mg Beef ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Beef ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
44%
Short ribs
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs 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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.