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Turkey ham vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turkey ham and short ribs different?

  • Turkey ham is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Short ribs cover your daily need for saturated fat, 83% more than turkey ham.
  • Turkey ham contains 18 times more sodium than short ribs. Turkey ham contains 909mg of sodium, while short ribs contain 50mg.

USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +131%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +227.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +105.8%
Contains more OtherOther +324.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.3%
Contains more FatsFats +949.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
47% 49% 4%
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 -93.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1312.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey ham Short ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 2.62µg 76%
Saturated fat 1.2g 17.8g 75%
Fats 4g 41.98g 58%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 18.88g 44%
Sodium 909mg 50mg 37%
Selenium 38.2µg 20.8µg 32%
Zinc 2.1mg 4.88mg 25%
Calories 118kcal 471kcal 18%
Phosphorus 289mg 162mg 18%
Iron 1mg 2.31mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.05mg 15%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.22mg 12%
Protein 16.3g 21.57g 11%
Copper 0.099mg 11%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 2.452mg 10%
Cholesterol 64mg 94mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.15mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.53g 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Potassium 253mg 224mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 12mg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
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 N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Turkey ham
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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.