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Figs vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between figs and short ribs?

  • Figs are higher in fiber; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B3.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 109% more.
  • Figs have less saturated fat.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index (0) than figs (61).

We used Figs, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
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 +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +884.6%
Contains more IronIron +524.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +3153.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1057.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10300%
~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.
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +95.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +513%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1648.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 +121.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2776%
Contains more FatsFats +13893.3%
Contains more OtherOther +10.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28506.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +962.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Figs Short ribs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Figs Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.06g 17.8g 81%
Fats 0.3g 41.98g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 18.88g 47%
Zinc 0.15mg 4.88mg 43%
Protein 0.75g 21.57g 42%
Selenium 0.2µg 20.8µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Iron 0.37mg 2.31mg 24%
Phosphorus 14mg 162mg 21%
Calories 74kcal 471kcal 20%
Choline 4.7mg 82.2mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.452mg 13%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 1.53g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.22mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.15mg 8%
Carbs 19.18g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.013mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Copper 0.07mg 0.099mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Calcium 35mg 12mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 50mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.252mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 0g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 15mg 0%
Potassium 232mg 224mg 0%
Sugar 16.26g 0g N/A
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
8%
Figs
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.