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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 from 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 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%
~equal in Potassium ~224mg
~equal in Copper ~0.099mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg

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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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% 21% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~82.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 -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.
Turkey meat Short ribs
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Short ribs Opinion
Calories 189kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Protein 28.55g 21.57g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 41.98g Short ribs
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 94mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 15IU 27IU Short ribs
Magnesium 30mg 15mg Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 12mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 224mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Copper 0.093mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Zinc 2.48mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 223mg 162mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 50mg Short ribs
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Manganese 0.014mg 0.013mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg 20.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.05mg Short ribs
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.15mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 2.452mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.252mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.22mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Folate 9µg 5µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Short ribs
Choline 87.4mg 82.2mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 17.8g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.53g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.142mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.862mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.925mg 1.716mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.823mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.562mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.852mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.749mg 0.688mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.016g Short ribs
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Turkey meat
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.645g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
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.

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. 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.