Short ribs vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between short ribs and roast beef
- Short ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, while roast beef has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 82% higher.
- Roast beef contains 2 times less cholesterol than short ribs. Short ribs contain 94mg of cholesterol, while roast beef contains 51mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in roast beef is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.1% |
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:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1037.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +356.2% |
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
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1141.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +466.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
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 | 1.318g | 75% |
| Fats | 41.98g | 3.69g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 1.521g | 43% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 853mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 2.04µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 5.581mg | 20% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 115kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.46mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 4.88mg | 3.2mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 51mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 647mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 14.7µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 242mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 0.27g | 8% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 43.9mg | 7% |
| Protein | 21.57g | 18.62g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.566mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.213mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 2.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 1IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.823mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | N/A |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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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