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Chocolate ice cream vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate ice cream and short ribs different?

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in calcium, while short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline.
  • Short ribs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 97% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 9 times more calcium than short ribs. Chocolate ice cream contains 109mg of calcium, while short ribs contain 12mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) than short ribs (0).

Ice creams, chocolate and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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 CalciumCalcium +808.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +976.9%
Contains more IronIron +148.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +741.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +732%
~equal in Potassium ~224mg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +985%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +803.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +265.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.29mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +55.9%
Contains more OtherOther +78.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +467.6%
Contains more FatsFats +281.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 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 -61.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +488.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +273.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream Short ribs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chocolate ice cream Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 2.62µg 97%
Saturated fat 6.8g 17.8g 50%
Fats 11g 41.98g 48%
Zinc 0.58mg 4.88mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 18.88g 39%
Protein 3.8g 21.57g 36%
Selenium 2.5µg 20.8µg 33%
Cholesterol 34mg 94mg 20%
Iron 0.93mg 2.31mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 2.452mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.22mg 13%
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg 13%
Calories 216kcal 471kcal 13%
Choline 22.5mg 82.2mg 11%
Calcium 109mg 12mg 10%
Carbs 28.2g 0g 9%
Phosphorus 107mg 162mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 1.53g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.252mg 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.013mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Copper 0.135mg 0.099mg 4%
Folate 16µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.15mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.7µg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 27IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.05mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Sodium 76mg 50mg 1%
Potassium 249mg 224mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 0g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.29mg 0%
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
Chocolate ice cream 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.