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Cheddar Cheese vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheddar Cheese and Short ribs?

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 70% more.
  • Short ribs have less Sodium.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +5816.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.9%
Contains more Manganese +107.7%
Contains more Selenium +37%
Contains more Iron +1550%
Contains more Potassium +194.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +230%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +5816.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.9%
Contains more Manganese +107.7%
Contains more Selenium +37%
Contains more Iron +1550%
Contains more Potassium +194.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +230%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.7%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin D +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4055.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.7%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin D +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4055.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +408.2%
Contains more Fats +26%
Equal in Protein - 21.57
Equal in Water - 35.72
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +408.2%
Contains more Fats +26%
Equal in Protein - 21.57
Equal in Water - 35.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.8
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.53
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.8
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.53

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 21.57g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Sugar 0.48g 0g Short ribs
Calcium 710mg 12mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 162mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 653mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 3.64mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.03mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.027mg 0.013mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 20.8µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.29mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.05mg Short ribs
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.15mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 2.452mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.252mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 27µg 5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.4µg
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.142mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.862mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.981mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.716mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.547mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.852mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.07mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 99mg 94mg Short ribs
Trans Fat 0.917g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 18.867g 17.8g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.003g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.016g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.53g Short ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Short ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 603mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.