Short ribs vs Brisket - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Short ribs and Brisket
- Short ribs have more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Brisket have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 76% higher.
- Brisket contains 2 times less Cholesterol than Short ribs. Short ribs contain 94mg of Cholesterol, while Brisket contains 62mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Brisket is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+140%
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Iron
+20.3%
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Sodium
-36.7%
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Zinc
+13.2%
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Copper
+23.8%
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Magnesium
+53.3%
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Phosphorus
+24.1%
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Potassium
+47.3%
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Calcium
+140%
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Iron
+20.3%
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Sodium
-36.7%
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Zinc
+13.2%
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Copper
+23.8%
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Magnesium
+53.3%
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Phosphorus
+24.1%
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Potassium
+47.3%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin K
+84.6%
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Vitamin E
+10.3%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+13.3%
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Vitamin B3
+60.7%
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Vitamin B5
+38.9%
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Vitamin B6
+90.9%
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Folate
+40%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.43
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Vitamin K
+84.6%
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Vitamin E
+10.3%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+13.3%
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Vitamin B3
+60.7%
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Vitamin B5
+38.9%
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Vitamin B6
+90.9%
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Folate
+40%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.43
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of 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 vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Protein | 21.57g | 20.72g |
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Fats | 41.98g | 7.37g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Calories | 471kcal | 155kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 12mg | 5mg |
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Iron | 2.31mg | 1.92mg |
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Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg |
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Phosphorus | 162mg | 201mg |
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Potassium | 224mg | 330mg |
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Sodium | 50mg | 79mg |
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Zinc | 4.88mg | 4.31mg |
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Copper | 0.099mg | 0.08mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.32mg |
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Vitamin D | 27IU | IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.7µg | µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.17mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 3.94mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.35mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.42mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 2.43µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.232mg |
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Threonine | 0.862mg | 0.905mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0.931mg |
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Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.637mg |
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Lysine | 1.823mg | 1.724mg |
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Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.53mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.809mg |
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Valine | 1.07mg | 1.008mg |
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Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.709mg |
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Cholesterol | 94mg | 62mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 17.8g | 2.59g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 18.88g | 3.46g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 0.23g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
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Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
129%

124%

Carbohydrates
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Fats
194%

34%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.21g)
Which food is cheaper?

Brisket is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Brisket 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.