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

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Important differences between Short ribs and Luncheon meat

  • Short ribs have more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, however, Luncheon meat have more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 71% more.
  • Short ribs have 5 times more Saturated Fat than Luncheon meat. Short ribs have 17.8g of Saturated Fat, while Luncheon meat has 3.944g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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 Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Copper +230%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +33.9%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
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 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Copper +230%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +33.9%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170

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 E +81.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.6%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Fats +228.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +84.4%
Contains more Other +286.3%
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Fats +228.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +84.4%
Contains more Other +286.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.565
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.565

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Protein 21.57g 17.5g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 12.77g Short ribs
Carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Calories 471kcal 189kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 5mg Short ribs
Iron 2.31mg 0.97mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 162mg 170mg Luncheon meat
Potassium 224mg 300mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 50mg 820mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 2.15mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.03mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 20.8µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.16mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.213mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 5.225mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.613mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.272mg Luncheon meat
Folate 5µg 0µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.92µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 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 78mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 17.8g 3.944g Luncheon meat
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 5.685g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 1.565g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Luncheon meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Short ribs
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 770mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.856g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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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

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.