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Coleslaw vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between coleslaw and short ribs

  • Coleslaw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C, yet short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 109% more than coleslaw.
  • The amount of saturated fat in coleslaw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of short ribs is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, coleslaw 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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
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 +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +684.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.6%
Contains more IronIron +950%
Contains more CopperCopper +560%
Contains more ZincZinc +3385.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +710%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.4%

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
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 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2854.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1090.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26100%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.252mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 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 +105.5%
Contains more OtherOther +13.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2170.5%
Contains more FatsFats +323.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 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 -91%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +249.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +606.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 1.599g 17.8g 74%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 2.4µg 57%
Fats 9.91g 41.98g 49%
Zinc 0.14mg 4.88mg 43%
Protein 0.95g 21.57g 41%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 18.88g 41%
Selenium 20.8µg 38%
Cholesterol 4mg 94mg 30%
Iron 0.22mg 2.31mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 1.53g 25%
Phosphorus 20mg 162mg 20%
Calories 153kcal 471kcal 16%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 2.452mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.15mg 10%
Copper 0.015mg 0.099mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.22mg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Sodium 203mg 50mg 7%
Carbs 14.89g 0g 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.013mg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Potassium 129mg 224mg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Calcium 30mg 12mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.29mg 2%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 0g N/A
Sugar 12.19g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.252mg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g 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 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw 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
23%
Coleslaw
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.