French fries vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between french fries and short ribs?
- French fries are richer in fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese, while short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and iron.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
- French fries are lower in saturated fat.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than short ribs (0).
We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean, and fat, choice, cooked, braised types in this comparison.
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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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +158.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +876% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2211.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +475.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +366.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.62µg | 109% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 17.8g | 70% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 41.98g | 42% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 4.88mg | 40% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 21.57g | 36% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 20.8µg | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 18.88g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 94mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 1.53g | 26% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.31mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 0g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.22mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 224mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.013mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.05mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.29mg | 9% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 82.2mg | 8% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 471kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 50mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.252mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 2.4µg | 7% |
| Folate | 30µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 162mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.099mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 2.452mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 27IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | 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 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 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 | +153.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +528.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185% |
~equal in
Water
~35.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 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 | -86.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +252.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +216.3% |
