Short ribs vs Ground meat - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Short ribs and Ground meat
- Short ribs have more Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, however Ground meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Short ribs covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 59% more than Ground meat.
- Short ribs have 14 times more Vitamin D than Ground meat. While Short ribs have 27IU of Vitamin D, Ground meat has only 2IU.
- Ground meat has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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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Sodium
-31.5%
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Copper
+25.3%
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Calcium
+175%
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Magnesium
+13.3%
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Zinc
+19.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
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Sodium
-31.5%
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Copper
+25.3%
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Calcium
+175%
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Magnesium
+13.3%
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Zinc
+19.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
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 E
+141.7%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+14%
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Vitamin B3
+64.2%
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Vitamin B5
+103.2%
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Vitamin B6
+41.4%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin K
+20.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.49
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Vitamin E
+141.7%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+14%
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Vitamin B3
+64.2%
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Vitamin B5
+103.2%
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Vitamin B6
+41.4%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin K
+20.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.49
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+173.1%
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Protein
+10.7%
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Water
+63.4%
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+227.4%
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
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0.73 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
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0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
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Fats
+173.1%
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Protein
+10.7%
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Water
+63.4%
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+227.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+157.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+275%
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Saturated Fat
-65.9%
Saturated Fat:
17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.53 g
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+157.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+275%
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Saturated Fat
-65.9%
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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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 21.57g | 23.87g |
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Fats | 41.98g | 15.37g |
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Calories | 471kcal | 241kcal |
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Calcium | 12mg | 33mg |
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Iron | 2.31mg | 2.27mg |
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Magnesium | 15mg | 17mg |
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Phosphorus | 162mg | 166mg |
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Potassium | 224mg | 241mg |
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Sodium | 50mg | 73mg |
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Zinc | 4.88mg | 5.84mg |
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Copper | 0.099mg | 0.079mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin D | 27IU | 2IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.051mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.171mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 4.026mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.512mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.311mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 2.49µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.121mg |
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Threonine | 0.862mg | 0.923mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 1.055mg |
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Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.861mg |
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Lysine | 1.823mg | 1.976mg |
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Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.614mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.931mg |
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Valine | 1.07mg | 1.172mg |
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Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.775mg |
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Cholesterol | 94mg | 88mg |
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Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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Saturated Fat | 17.8g | 6.073g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 18.88g | 7.322g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 0.408g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
44%

46%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%

49%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Ground meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Ground meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.727g)
Which food is cheaper?

Ground meat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Ground meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Ground 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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)