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Asparagus vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are asparagus and short ribs different?

  • Asparagus is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for short ribs is 109% higher.
  • Asparagus has less saturated fat.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index (0) than asparagus (32).

Asparagus, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised are the varieties 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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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 +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +803.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +804.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Iron ~2.31mg

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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +940%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +413.8%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.252mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 +161%
Contains more ProteinProtein +880.5%
Contains more FatsFats +34883.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2960%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.04g 17.8g 81%
Fats 0.12g 41.98g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 18.88g 47%
Protein 2.2g 21.57g 39%
Zinc 0.54mg 4.88mg 39%
Selenium 2.3µg 20.8µg 34%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 2.4µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Calories 20kcal 471kcal 23%
Phosphorus 52mg 162mg 16%
Choline 16mg 82.2mg 12%
Folate 52µg 5µg 12%
Copper 0.189mg 0.099mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.53g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.22mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 2.452mg 9%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.05mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.29mg 6%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.013mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Iron 2.14mg 2.31mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 50mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.15mg 1%
Potassium 202mg 224mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 12mg 1%
Carbs 3.88g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 0g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.252mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus 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
25%
Asparagus
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.76g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.