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Short ribs vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Short ribs and Jerky

  • Short ribs have more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Jerky is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 88% more than Short ribs.
  • Jerky has 3 times less Vitamin B12 than Short ribs. Short ribs have 2.62µg of Vitamin B12, while Jerky has 0.99µg.
  • Jerky contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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
2
:
8
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Selenium +94.4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +134.6%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.2%
Contains more Potassium +166.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.2%
Contains more Copper +129.3%
Contains more Manganese +753.8%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Selenium +94.4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +134.6%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.2%
Contains more Potassium +166.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.2%
Contains more Copper +129.3%
Contains more Manganese +753.8%

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
7
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin D +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Folate +2580%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Folate +2580%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Fats +64%
Contains more Water +52.9%
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +837%
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Fats +64%
Contains more Water +52.9%
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +837%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
2
:
1
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 21.57g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 41.98g 25.6g Short ribs
Carbs 0g 11g Jerky
Calories 471kcal 410kcal Short ribs
Sugar 0g 9g Short ribs
Fiber 0g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 12mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 2.31mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 15mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 162mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 224mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 50mg 2081mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.099mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.013mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 20.8µg 10.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 27IU 11IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.3µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.142mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 1.732mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.163mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.179mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.99µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 48mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 17.8g 10.85g Jerky
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 11.305g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 1.011g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Jerky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 2031mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.