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Short ribs vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Short ribs and Headcheese

  • Headcheese has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 72% more.
  • Short ribs have 208 times more Selenium than Headcheese. Short ribs have 20.8µg of Selenium, while Headcheese has 0.1µg.
  • Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Headcheese, pork.

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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 Iron +54%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.3%
Contains more Potassium +622.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +403.1%
Contains more Selenium +20700%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +23.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Iron +54%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.3%
Contains more Potassium +622.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +403.1%
Contains more Selenium +20700%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +23.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +16%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +457.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +16%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +457.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56%
Contains more Fats +285.1%
Contains more Water +106.7%
Contains more Other +95.9%
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more Protein +56%
Contains more Fats +285.1%
Contains more Water +106.7%
Contains more Other +95.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Short ribs Headcheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Headcheese Opinion
Protein 21.57g 13.83g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 10.9g Short ribs
Calories 471kcal 157kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 16mg Headcheese
Iron 2.31mg 1.5mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 9mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 162mg 56mg Short ribs
Potassium 224mg 31mg Short ribs
Sodium 50mg 941mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 0.97mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 20.8µg 0.1µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.25mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.023mg Short ribs
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.115mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 0.44mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.19mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 2µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 1.05µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 17.8g 3.402g Headcheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 5.601g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 1.134g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Headcheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
44%
Short ribs
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 891mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.398g)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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)

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients
  2. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.