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Avocado vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between avocadoes and short ribs

  • Avocadoes are higher in fiber, vitamin B5, and folate, yet short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 109% more than avocadoes.
  • The amount of saturated fat in avocadoes is lower.
  • The glycemic index of short ribs is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +992.3%
Contains more IronIron +320%
Contains more ZincZinc +662.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg

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.
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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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 +613.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +451.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +775%
Contains more FolateFolate +1520%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +478.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 +105%
Contains more OtherOther +116.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +978.5%
Contains more FatsFats +186.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 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 -88.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +92.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 2.126g 17.8g 71%
Fats 14.66g 41.98g 42%
Zinc 0.64mg 4.88mg 39%
Protein 2g 21.57g 39%
Selenium 0.4µg 20.8µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.252mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 18.88g 23%
Iron 0.55mg 2.31mg 22%
Folate 81µg 5µg 19%
Vitamin K 21µg 2.4µg 16%
Phosphorus 52mg 162mg 16%
Calories 160kcal 471kcal 16%
Choline 14.2mg 82.2mg 12%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.29mg 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Copper 0.19mg 0.099mg 10%
Potassium 485mg 224mg 8%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.013mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2.452mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.22mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Carbs 8.53g 0g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 1.53g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.15mg 2%
Sodium 7mg 50mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 0g N/A
Calcium 12mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0.66g 0g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.688mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado 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
32%
Avocado
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.674g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.

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