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

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Significant differences between Short ribs and Elk meat

  • Short ribs have more Selenium, however, Elk meat is richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Short ribs covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 82% more than Elk meat.
  • Elk meat has 2 times less Selenium than Short ribs. Short ribs have 20.8µg of Selenium, while Elk meat has 10.5µg.
  • Elk meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Short ribs
Short ribs
3
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6
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Zinc +18.4%
Contains more Selenium +98.1%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains more Copper +252.5%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Sodium - 50
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Zinc +18.4%
Contains more Selenium +98.1%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains more Copper +252.5%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Sodium - 50

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.
Short ribs
Short ribs
2
:
8
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin E +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +381%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.5%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Short ribs
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%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +381%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.5%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
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3
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +1131.1%
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Water +81.8%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +1131.1%
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Water +81.8%
Contains more Other +23.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
2
:
1
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1846.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +850.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1846.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +850.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Elk meat Opinion
Protein 21.57g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 41.98g 3.41g Short ribs
Calories 471kcal 162kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 5mg Short ribs
Iron 2.31mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 15mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 162mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 224mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 50mg
Zinc 4.88mg 4.12mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 20.8µg 10.5µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 5µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.862mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.981mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.716mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 1.823mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.562mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.07mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.688mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 94mg 72mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 17.8g 1.342g Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 0.97g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.161g Short ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Elk 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
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.458g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (50 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.