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Apple vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between apples and short ribs

  • Apples contain less vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, choline, and vitamin B6 than short ribs.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in apples is lower.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of short ribs is 0, while the glycemic index of apples is 36.

The food types used in this comparison are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +169.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.3%
Contains more IronIron +1825%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +12100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1372.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
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% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2594.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +313.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +436.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +2317.6%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +139.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8196.2%
Contains more FatsFats +24594.1%
Contains more OtherOther +265%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +269614.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.028g 17.8g 81%
Fats 0.17g 41.98g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 18.88g 47%
Zinc 0.04mg 4.88mg 44%
Protein 0.26g 21.57g 43%
Selenium 0µg 20.8µg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Iron 0.12mg 2.31mg 27%
Phosphorus 11mg 162mg 22%
Calories 52kcal 471kcal 21%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 2.452mg 15%
Choline 3.4mg 82.2mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.22mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 1.53g 10%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.15mg 10%
Copper 0.027mg 0.099mg 8%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Carbs 13.81g 0g 5%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.252mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.05mg 3%
Potassium 107mg 224mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Sodium 1mg 50mg 2%
Magnesium 5mg 15mg 2%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.013mg 1%
Folate 3µg 5µg 1%
Calcium 6mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.29mg 1%
Net carbs 11.41g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.39g 0g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
4%
Apple
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.772g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.