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Fettuccine vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fettuccine and short ribs

  • Fettuccine has more fiber; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 109% more than fettuccine.
  • Short ribs contain less sodium.
  • Fettuccine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fettuccine is 47, while the glycemic index of short ribs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 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 +133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +285%
Contains more ZincZinc +4780%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +548%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.9%

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.
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% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 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 EVitamin E +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 +110.5%
Contains more OtherOther +160.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +247.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1454.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 -94.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1997.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +282.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.9g 17.8g 77%
Fats 2.7g 41.98g 60%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 18.88g 45%
Zinc 0.1mg 4.88mg 43%
Selenium 20.8µg 38%
Protein 6.2g 21.57g 31%
Cholesterol 14mg 94mg 27%
Iron 0.6mg 2.31mg 21%
Phosphorus 25mg 162mg 20%
Calories 99kcal 471kcal 19%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.22mg 13%
Copper 0.099mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.53g 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.15mg 6%
Carbs 14g 0g 5%
Sodium 166mg 50mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.452mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Magnesium 6mg 15mg 2%
Potassium 168mg 224mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.29mg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 0g N/A
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
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 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.9g)

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. 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.