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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 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 | +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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 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 | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2960% |
