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Brown sugar vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between brown sugar and short ribs

  • Brown sugar has less vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, choline, and vitamin B6.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 109% more.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than short ribs.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, brown 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 CalciumCalcium +591.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +392.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.4%
Contains more IronIron +225.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +16166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1633.3%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +436.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +3473.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 ProteinProtein +17875%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2565.7%
Contains more OtherOther +62.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar 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 Brown sugar Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 0g 17.8g 81%
Fats 0g 41.98g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 18.88g 47%
Zinc 0.03mg 4.88mg 44%
Protein 0.12g 21.57g 43%
Selenium 1.2µg 20.8µg 36%
Carbs 98.09g 0g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Phosphorus 4mg 162mg 23%
Iron 0.71mg 2.31mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.452mg 15%
Choline 2.3mg 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.22mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.15mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.53g 10%
Calcium 83mg 12mg 7%
Copper 0.047mg 0.099mg 6%
Calories 380kcal 471kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.05mg 4%
Potassium 133mg 224mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.013mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.252mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Sodium 28mg 50mg 1%
Folate 1µg 5µg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 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
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.