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Short ribs vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are short ribs and broth different?

  • Short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and copper, while broth is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and selenium.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1036% more than short ribs.
  • Broth is lower in cholesterol.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than short ribs (0).

Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry types were used 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more IronIron +124.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +5322.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1458.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1053.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg

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% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +773.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.46mg

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
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.5%
Contains more FatsFats +202.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1473.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +6637%

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
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +252.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192.8%

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 Broth
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 50mg 23875mg 1036%
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.3µg 97%
Saturated fat 17.8g 3.43g 65%
Zinc 4.88mg 0.09mg 44%
Fats 41.98g 13.88g 43%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 5.36g 34%
Cholesterol 94mg 13mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.43mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 4.48g 20%
Calcium 12mg 187mg 18%
Iron 2.31mg 1.03mg 16%
Selenium 20.8µg 28µg 13%
Copper 0.099mg 0mg 11%
Protein 21.57g 16.66g 10%
Calories 471kcal 267kcal 10%
Magnesium 15mg 56mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.1mg 9%
Folate 5µg 32µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.6mg 7%
Carbs 0g 18.01g 6%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.15mg 6%
Choline 82.2mg 114.6mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.1mg 4%
Potassium 224mg 309mg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Phosphorus 162mg 166mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.46mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 2.46mg 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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Broth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Short ribs
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 23825mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.