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Margarine vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between margarine and short ribs

  • Margarine is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E, yet short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 105% more than margarine.

Food varieties used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 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 less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1144.4%
Contains more IronIron +3750%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3140%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
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 +3003.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3775%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10560.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2520%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +562.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 FatsFats +92.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +161.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13381.3%
Contains more WaterWater +116.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 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 -14.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1488.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Short ribs DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 1.53g 152%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 2.62µg 105%
Vitamin A 819µg 0µg 91%
Vitamin K 93µg 2.4µg 76%
Fats 80.71g 41.98g 60%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.29mg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 18.88g 50%
Zinc 0mg 4.88mg 44%
Protein 0.16g 21.57g 43%
Selenium 0µg 20.8µg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Iron 0.06mg 2.31mg 28%
Phosphorus 5mg 162mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.22mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 2.452mg 15%
Choline 12.4mg 82.2mg 13%
Saturated fat 15.189g 17.8g 12%
Calories 717kcal 471kcal 12%
Copper 0mg 0.099mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.15mg 9%
Potassium 18mg 224mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.05mg 3%
Magnesium 3mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Sodium 2mg 50mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 12mg 1%
Folate 1µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.7g 0g 0%
Trans fat 14.89g 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 - DPA 0.006g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
55%
Margarine
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

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?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.611g)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.