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Cheesecake vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cheesecake and short ribs

  • Cheesecake is higher in vitamin A, yet short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 102% more than cheesecake.
  • The amount of sodium in short ribs is lower.
  • The glycemic index of short ribs is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 +325%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +976.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.9%
Contains more IronIron +266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +395%
Contains more ZincZinc +856.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1441.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +23.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.2%
Contains more FatsFats +86.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -44.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +118.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.53g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 2.62µg 102%
Zinc 0.51mg 4.88mg 40%
Saturated fat 9.921g 17.8g 36%
Protein 5.5g 21.57g 32%
Fats 22.5g 41.98g 30%
Selenium 5.2µg 20.8µg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 18.88g 26%
Iron 0.63mg 2.31mg 21%
Vitamin A 159µg 0µg 18%
Sodium 438mg 50mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 2.452mg 14%
Cholesterol 55mg 94mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.22mg 13%
Phosphorus 93mg 162mg 10%
Carbs 25.5g 0g 9%
Copper 0.02mg 0.099mg 9%
Calories 321kcal 471kcal 8%
Choline 45.9mg 82.2mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.252mg 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.013mg 6%
Potassium 90mg 224mg 4%
Calcium 51mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.15mg 3%
Folate 18µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.29mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.7µg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin D 18IU 27IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 0g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 1.53g 0%
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 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
Cheesecake 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
19%
Cheesecake
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.