Short ribs vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between short ribs and rib eye steak
- Short ribs are higher in vitamin B12 and choline, yet rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Short ribs cover your daily saturated fat needs 41% more than rib eye steak.
- Short ribs contain 2 times more choline than rib eye steak. While short ribs contain 82.2mg of choline, rib eye steak contains only 48.8mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in rib eye steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +515.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +24.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +7200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.5% |
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Protein
~23.69g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.8g | 9.684g | 37% |
| Fats | 41.98g | 21.81g | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 2.1µg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 10.519g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.477mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 29.7µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 4.908mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.287mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 4.88mg | 5.91mg | 9% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 291kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.536mg | 6% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 48.8mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 80mg | 5% |
| Protein | 21.57g | 23.69g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 7IU | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 1.027g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 260mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 2.24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.862mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.823mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.07mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
43%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.116g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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