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Espresso vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are espresso and short ribs different?

  • Espresso is richer in vitamin B3 and magnesium, while short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Short ribs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 109% more than espresso.
  • Espresso contains 5 times more magnesium than short ribs. Espresso contains 80mg of magnesium, while short ribs contain 15mg.
  • Espresso is lower in saturated fat.

Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.8%
Contains more IronIron +1676.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +98%
Contains more ZincZinc +9660%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2214.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +3061.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 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 +173.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17875%
Contains more FatsFats +23222.2%
Contains more OtherOther +217.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 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 -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1563%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.092g 17.8g 80%
Fats 0.18g 41.98g 64%
Caffeine 212mg 0mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 18.88g 47%
Zinc 0.05mg 4.88mg 44%
Protein 0.12g 21.57g 43%
Selenium 0µg 20.8µg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Iron 0.13mg 2.31mg 27%
Calories 9kcal 471kcal 23%
Phosphorus 7mg 162mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.22mg 17%
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 2.452mg 17%
Magnesium 80mg 15mg 15%
Choline 2.6mg 82.2mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1.53g 10%
Copper 0.05mg 0.099mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.252mg 4%
Potassium 115mg 224mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.29mg 2%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.013mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.4µg 2%
Sodium 14mg 50mg 2%
Carbs 1.67g 0g 1%
Folate 1µg 5µg 1%
Calcium 2mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.67g 0g 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 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
Espresso Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
11%
Espresso
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

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?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Espresso
Espresso is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.