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Short ribs vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Short ribs and Pot roast

  • Short ribs have more Vitamin B12, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Pot roast have more Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 51% higher.
  • Pot roast contains 2 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Short ribs. Short ribs contain 18.88g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Pot roast contains 8.175g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pot roast is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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.
Short ribs
Short ribs
1
:
8
Pot roast
Pot roast
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.5%
Contains more Selenium +29.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 174
Equal in Potassium - 231
Equal in Sodium - 47
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Pot roast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.5%
Contains more Selenium +29.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 174
Equal in Potassium - 231
Equal in Sodium - 47
Equal in Copper - 0.099

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.
Short ribs
Short ribs
3
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7
Pot roast
Pot roast
Contains more Vitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Short ribs
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%
Pot roast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 5%
Contains more Vitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
2
:
2
Pot roast
Pot roast
Contains more Fats +119%
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Water +45.3%
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Pot roast
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +119%
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Water +45.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
2
:
1
Pot roast
Pot roast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Pot roast
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%

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 Pot roast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Pot roast Opinion
Protein 21.57g 28.94g Pot roast
Fats 41.98g 19.17g Short ribs
Calories 471kcal 297kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 16mg Pot roast
Iron 2.31mg 2.42mg Pot roast
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 162mg 174mg Pot roast
Potassium 224mg 231mg Pot roast
Sodium 50mg 47mg Pot roast
Zinc 4.88mg 6.66mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.099mg
Manganese 0.013mg 0.01mg Short ribs
Selenium 20.8µg 27µg Pot roast
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 27IU 8IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.2µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.059mg Pot roast
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.171mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 4.105mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.571mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.283mg Pot roast
Folate 5µg 9µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 2.13µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.8µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 0.862mg 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 0.981mg 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 1.716mg 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 1.823mg 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.562mg 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 1.07mg 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.688mg 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 94mg 116mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 7.548g Pot roast
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 8.175g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.708g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Pot roast
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
44%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.252g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.