Turkey breast vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey breast and short ribs different?
- Turkey breast is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for short ribs is 92% higher.
- Turkey breast contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than short ribs. While turkey breast contains 0.621mg of vitamin B5, short ribs contain only 0.252mg.
- Turkey breast has less cholesterol.
Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +210.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +146.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +118.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +523.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +96.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +498% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.57g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +609.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.53g
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 2.62µg | 92% |
| Saturated fat | 1.91g | 17.8g | 72% |
| Fats | 7.02g | 41.98g | 54% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.66g | 18.88g | 41% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 4.88mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.22mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 2.452mg | 17% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 471kcal | 16% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.31mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 94mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 0.252mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 20.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | 162mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.099mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 275mg | 224mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 1.53g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Protein | 21.89g | 21.57g | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.957mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.704mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.996mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.016g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
27%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.