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Cauliflower vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cauliflower and short ribs

  • Cauliflower has more vitamin C and folate; however, short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Short ribs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 109% more than cauliflower.
  • Cauliflower has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cauliflower, raw 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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
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 +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1092.3%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1707.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3366.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +545.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1040%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +383.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 +157.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1023.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14892.9%
~equal in Other ~0.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55429.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4835.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.13g 17.8g 80%
Fats 0.28g 41.98g 64%
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 18.88g 47%
Zinc 0.27mg 4.88mg 42%
Protein 1.92g 21.57g 39%
Selenium 0.6µg 20.8µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Iron 0.42mg 2.31mg 24%
Calories 25kcal 471kcal 22%
Phosphorus 44mg 162mg 17%
Folate 57µg 5µg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 2.452mg 12%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 2.4µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 1.53g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.252mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Copper 0.039mg 0.099mg 7%
Choline 44.3mg 82.2mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.15mg 7%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.013mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.22mg 3%
Carbs 4.97g 0g 2%
Potassium 299mg 224mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 12mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.29mg 1%
Sodium 30mg 50mg 1%
Net carbs 2.97g 0g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 1.91g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.