Turkey meat vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turkey meat and short ribs
- Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for short ribs is 78% higher.
- Turkey meat contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than short ribs. Turkey meat contains 9.573mg of vitamin B3, while short ribs contain 2.452mg.
- Turkey meat contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +290.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +276.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +156.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +468.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 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 | -87.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +613.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 17.8g | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 2.62µg | 67% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 41.98g | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 2.452mg | 45% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 18.88g | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.22mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 4.88mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 20.8µg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.31mg | 15% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 21.57g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.252mg | 14% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 471kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 162mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 94mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1.53g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 27IU | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 82.2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 224mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.645g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
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 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.