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Chocolate vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate and Short ribs

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 103% more than Short ribs.
  • Chocolate contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
8
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +247.2%
Contains more Magnesium +873.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.2%
Contains more Potassium +149.6%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Copper +938.4%
Contains more Manganese +10815.4%
Contains more Zinc +142.8%
Contains more Selenium +593.3%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +247.2%
Contains more Magnesium +873.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.2%
Contains more Potassium +149.6%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Copper +938.4%
Contains more Manganese +10815.4%
Contains more Zinc +142.8%
Contains more Selenium +593.3%

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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
4
:
8
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1039.1%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Short ribs
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 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1039.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
3
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +132.9%
Contains more Protein +342%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Water +3582.5%
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Short ribs
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 +132.9%
Contains more Protein +342%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Water +3582.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
0
:
3
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.8
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.8

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 0g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 31.28g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 61.17g 0g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 471kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 0g Short ribs
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 12mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 2.31mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 15mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 162mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 224mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 50mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 1.028mg 0.099mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.013mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.29mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.05mg Short ribs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.15mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 2.452mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.252mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2.4µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 8mg 94mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 18.519g 17.8g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.53g Short ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Short ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Chocolate
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.719g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.