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.
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% |
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 | +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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 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 | -93.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1312.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.3% |