Short Ribs has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 50.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 57.5 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 7.81 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 69, for Short Ribs, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 38% | |
Calories from Fat | 28% | |
Calories from Carbs | 34% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 5710 IU | 114.2% | ||
Vitamin C | 45.6 mg | 76% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 0.67% | ||
Thiamin | 0.45 mg | 29.7% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.53 mg | 31.3% | ||
Niacin | 11.6 mg | 57.8% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 1.7 mg | 86.9% | ||
Folate | 60 mcg | 15% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 8.9 mcg | 148.6% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.7 mg | 17.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 63 mg | 6.3% | ||
Iron | 7.8 mg | 43.4% | ||
Magnesium | 112.8 mg | 28.2% | ||
Phosphorus | 648 mg | 64.8% | ||
Potassium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 13.5 mg | 89.9% | ||
Copper | 0.44 mg | 22% | ||
Manganese | 0.46 mg | 23% | ||
Selenium | 46.4 mcg | 66.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 17% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 26% | ||
Sugars | 9.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 57.5 g | 115% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 19.1 g | 29.4% | ||
Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 7.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 613 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.1 g 29.4%
Saturated Fat 7.6 g 38%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 156.1 mg 52%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 50.9 g 17%
Dietary Fiber 6.5 g26%
Sugars 9.5 g
Protein 57.5 g 115%
Vitamin A 114.2% Vitamin C 76%
Calcium 6.3% Iron 43.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 468
Protein 40.4 g | Carbs 13.6 g | Fat 26.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 790
Protein 66 g | Carbs 7 g | Fat 54 g
Per Serving | Calories 359
Protein 28 g | Carbs 27 g | Fat 13 g
Per Serving | Calories 529
Protein 23.8 g | Carbs 5.5 g | Fat 43.5 g