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.
- Chocolate has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of short ribs is 0.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +873.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +247.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +938.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10815.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +237.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +238.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +423.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1039.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +132.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +342% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3582.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.1% |
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Saturated fat
~17.8g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.099mg | 103% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 2.62µg | 100% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 2.31mg | 71% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.013mg | 61% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 21.57g | 33% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 20.8µg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 15mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 94mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 4.88mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 18.88g | 23% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 0g | 20% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 41.98g | 16% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.22mg | 14% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 2.452mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 224mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 162mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 2.4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 471kcal | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 17.8g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 1.53g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.252mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 24mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| 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 | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
9%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Short ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.719g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals