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 cover 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +108.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +613.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +171.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2500% |
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 EVitamin E | +496.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1776% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1460% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +74.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 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 | +62.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +447.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +366.4% |
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Protein
~21.57g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 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 | -92% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 1.425g | 17.8g | 74% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.05mg | 74% |
Copper | 0.706mg | 0.099mg | 67% |
Fats | 9g | 41.98g | 51% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 2.62µg | 47% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 18.88g | 42% |
Selenium | 0.8µg | 20.8µg | 36% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 94mg | 31% |
Zinc | 1.8mg | 4.88mg | 28% |
Phosphorus | 344mg | 162mg | 26% |
Sodium | 550mg | 50mg | 22% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 1.53g | 21% |
Fiber | 4.6g | 0g | 18% |
Folate | 78µg | 5µg | 18% |
Calories | 197kcal | 471kcal | 14% |
Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 0.29mg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.252mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 27IU | 3% |
Carbs | 8g | 0g | 3% |
Iron | 2.16mg | 2.31mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
Protein | 21g | 21.57g | 1% |
Potassium | 180mg | 224mg | 1% |
Calcium | 25mg | 12mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
Choline | 88.4mg | 82.2mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 3.4g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.25g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 2.452mg | 0% |
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 | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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%

43%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%

48%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.375g)
Which food is cheaper?

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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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