Fajita vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fajita and short ribs
- Fajita has more phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, while short ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and copper.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 87% higher.
- Short ribs contain 16 times less sodium than fajita. Fajita contains 799mg of sodium, while short ribs contain 50mg.
- Short ribs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of short ribs is 0, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.
The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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 | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +407.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +230% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +256.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +385.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 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 WaterWater | +97.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +294.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +632.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +709.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 2.62µg | 87% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 17.8g | 74% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 41.98g | 56% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 18.88g | 41% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 50mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 4.88mg | 32% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 471kcal | 17% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 2.31mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 162mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 2.452mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.22mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.252mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.099mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 20.8µg | 7% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 21.57g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 82.2mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 1.53g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Potassium | 284mg | 224mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 94mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.204g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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