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Short ribs vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Short ribs and Chicken meat?

  • Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 97% more.
  • Chicken meat contains 14 times less Vitamin D than Short ribs. Short ribs contain 27IU of Vitamin D, while Chicken meat contains 2IU.
  • Chicken meat has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, 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.
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -39%
Contains more Zinc +151.5%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.9%
Equal in Potassium - 223
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -39%
Contains more Zinc +151.5%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.9%
Equal in Potassium - 223

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +773.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +308.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.27
Equal in Folate - 5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +773.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +308.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.27
Equal in Folate - 5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +208.7%
Contains more Protein +26.6%
Contains more Water +66.4%
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +208.7%
Contains more Protein +26.6%
Contains more Water +66.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +253.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.1%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +253.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.1%

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 Chicken meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Chicken meat Opinion
Protein 21.57g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 41.98g 13.6g Short ribs
Calories 471kcal 239kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 15mg Chicken meat
Iron 2.31mg 1.26mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 162mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 224mg 223mg Short ribs
Sodium 50mg 82mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 1.94mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.066mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.02mg Chicken meat
Selenium 20.8µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 0IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.27mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU 2IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.063mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.3µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.4µg
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.862mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.981mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.716mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 1.823mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.562mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.07mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.688mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 94mg 88mg Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 17.8g 3.79g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 5.34g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 2.97g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Chicken meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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.
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.