Calories in Beef, shortribs
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Beef, shortribs contains 253 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz yields (15 g) provides about 38 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 29% from protein and 20% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for beef, excludes ground on FoodFactly (241 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 44% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 36% of the Daily Value for selenium and 31% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 253 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14.1 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.5 g | 28% |
| Cholesterol C | 67 mg | 22% |
| Sodium C | 650 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.1 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 9.9 g | |
| Protein C | 18.2 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.58 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.055 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.4 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.1 µg | 44% |
| Choline C | 70.5 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 23 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 146 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 293 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 3.3 mg | 30% |
| Copper C | 0.076 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 19.8 µg | 36% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 29%
- Carbohydrates 20%
- Fat 51%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein18.2 gin the lowest quarter of beef, excludes ground (median 27.1 g)
- Fiber0.3 gin the top quarter of beef, excludes ground (median 0 g)
- Sugars9.9 gin the top quarter of beef, excludes ground (median 0 g)
- Fat14.1 gabove the median for beef, excludes ground (median 14 g)
- Saturated fat5.5 gabove the median for beef, excludes ground (median 5.5 g)
- Sodium650 mgin the top quarter of beef, excludes ground (median 368 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.56 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.38 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.035 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.52 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.011 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 40 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,350 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 26 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 53.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Beef
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribs, NFS | 254 | 16.5 g | 12.1 g | 15 g |
| Pork, ribs | 254 | 16.2 g | 12.1 g | 15.1 g |
| Pickle and pimiento loaf, pork | 225 | 11.2 g | 8.5 g | 16 g |
| Luncheon meat, loaf type | 225 | 11.2 g | 8.5 g | 16 g |
| Frankfurter, chicken | 223 | 15.5 g | 2.7 g | 16.2 g |
| Luncheon slice, meatless-beef, chicken, salami or turkey | 189 | 17.8 g | 4.4 g | 11.1 g |
| Pork sausage, reduced sodium | 233 | 19.9 g | 13.2 g | 11.1 g |
| Sausage, Berliner, pork, beef | 230 | 15.3 g | 2.6 g | 17.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beef?
100 g of beef has 253 kcal. 1 oz yields (15 g): about 38 kcal. 1 rib, yield after cooking, bone removed (70 g): about 177 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 342 kcal.
Is beef high in protein?
Beef contains 18.2 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.7 g in 1 oz yields (15 g). About 29% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beef, excludes ground, that is in the lowest quarter (median 27.1 g).
How many carbs are in beef?
Beef has 12.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 9.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in beef?
Beef contains 14.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.5 g is saturated (28% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (44% DV), selenium (36% DV), Niacin (B3) (31% DV), zinc (30% DV) and Vitamin B6 (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in beef?
100 g contains 650 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, beef, shortribs has 253 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw has 674 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705845. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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