Fast food vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fast food and short ribs
- Fast food is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese, yet short ribs are higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 72% more than fast food.
- Fast food contains 27 times more manganese than short ribs. While fast food contains 0.357mg of manganese, short ribs contain only 0.013mg.
- The amount of sodium in short ribs is lower.
- The glycemic index of short ribs is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +416.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2646.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.9% |
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 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +534% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +104.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +194.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +139% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 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 | +108.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +249.5% |
~equal in
Water
~35.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | -74.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +290.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.53g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 2.62µg | 72% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 17.8g | 60% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 41.98g | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 18.88g | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.05mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 4.88mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 2.452mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 94mg | 20% |
| Folate | 80µg | 5µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.15mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.013mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 50mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 0g | 11% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 21.57g | 10% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 82.2mg | 9% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 471kcal | 9% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.31mg | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.252mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 162mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 27IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 1.53g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 20.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.307g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.