Short ribs vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Short ribs and Beef tenderloin?
- Short ribs are higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B12, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 40% more.
- Beef tenderloin has less Saturated Fat.
We used Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types 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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Calcium
+33.3%
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Sodium
-12.3%
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Zinc
+21.1%
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Iron
+34.6%
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Magnesium
+46.7%
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Phosphorus
+25.3%
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Potassium
+47.8%
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Copper
+24.2%
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Selenium
+10.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.014
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Sodium
-12.3%
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Zinc
+21.1%
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Iron
+34.6%
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Magnesium
+46.7%
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Phosphorus
+25.3%
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Potassium
+47.8%
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Copper
+24.2%
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Selenium
+10.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.014
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 B1
+80%
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Vitamin B2
+73.3%
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Vitamin B3
+22.3%
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Vitamin B6
+13.6%
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Folate
+60%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.46
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Vitamin B1
+80%
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Vitamin B2
+73.3%
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Vitamin B3
+22.3%
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Vitamin B6
+13.6%
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Folate
+60%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.46
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+70.7%
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Protein
+10.8%
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Water
+35.4%
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Other
+328.8%
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
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0.73 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
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Fats
+70.7%
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Protein
+10.8%
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Water
+35.4%
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+328.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+83.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+53%
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Saturated Fat
-45.4%
Saturated Fat:
17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.53 g
Saturated Fat:
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+83.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+53%
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Saturated Fat
-45.4%
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 Sodium |
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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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Rich in minerals |
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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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Protein | 21.57g | 23.9g |
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Fats | 41.98g | 24.6g |
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Calories | 471kcal | 324kcal |
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Calcium | 12mg | 9mg |
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Iron | 2.31mg | 3.11mg |
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Magnesium | 15mg | 22mg |
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Phosphorus | 162mg | 203mg |
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Potassium | 224mg | 331mg |
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Sodium | 50mg | 57mg |
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Zinc | 4.88mg | 4.03mg |
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Copper | 0.099mg | 0.123mg |
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Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.014mg |
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Selenium | 20.8µg | 22.9µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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Vitamin D | 27IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.7µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.26mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 3mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.25mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 2.46µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.268mg |
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Threonine | 0.862mg | 1.044mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 1.075mg |
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Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.889mg |
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Lysine | 1.823mg | 1.989mg |
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Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.612mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.933mg |
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Valine | 1.07mg | 1.163mg |
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Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.818mg |
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Cholesterol | 94mg | 85mg |
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Saturated Fat | 17.8g | 9.72g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 18.88g | 10.27g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 1g |
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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%

44%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%

54%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.08g)
Which food is cheaper?

Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Beef tenderloin 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.