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Meatball vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Meatball and Short ribs

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Short ribs covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 82% more than Meatball.
  • Short ribs contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless 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.
Meatball
Meatball
4
:
6
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.3%
Contains more Copper +613.1%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +171.1%
Contains more Selenium +2500%
Equal in Iron - 2.31
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.3%
Contains more Copper +613.1%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +171.1%
Contains more Selenium +2500%
Equal in Iron - 2.31

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.
Meatball
Meatball
6
:
4
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin E +496.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1776%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.4%
Contains more Folate +1460%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.452
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.22
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Short ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +496.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1776%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.4%
Contains more Folate +1460%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.452
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +62.4%
Contains more Other +447.9%
Contains more Fats +366.4%
Equal in Protein - 21.57
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +62.4%
Contains more Other +447.9%
Contains more Fats +366.4%
Equal in Protein - 21.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +762.9%
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +762.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 0g Meatball
Protein 21g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 9g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 8g 0g Meatball
Calories 197kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Sugar 1.25g 0g Short ribs
Fiber 4.6g 0g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 12mg Meatball
Iron 2.16mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Meatball
Phosphorus 344mg 162mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 550mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 1.8mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.706mg 0.099mg Meatball
Manganese 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 0.8µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.29mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.05mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.15mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 2.452mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.252mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 78µg 5µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 17.8g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 1.53g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
57%
Meatball
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.375g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.