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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 B5, manganese, phosphorus, and fiber; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 68% more than meatball.
  • Short ribs contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +106.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2069.2%
Contains more IronIron +30.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +194%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.9%

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% 7.3% 8.4% 1.5% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +241.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +162%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.22mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 +50.3%
Contains more OtherOther +127.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.8%
Contains more FatsFats +89%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 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 -57.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105.5%

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
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.62µg 68%
Saturated fat 7.627g 17.8g 46%
Fats 22.21g 41.98g 30%
Zinc 1.66mg 4.88mg 29%
Sodium 666mg 50mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.188g 18.88g 24%
Protein 14.4g 21.57g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.252mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.53g 12%
Manganese 0.282mg 0.013mg 12%
Phosphorus 239mg 162mg 11%
Selenium 15.3µg 20.8µg 10%
Calories 286kcal 471kcal 9%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Cholesterol 66mg 94mg 9%
Folate 36µg 5µg 8%
Calcium 80mg 12mg 7%
Iron 1.77mg 2.31mg 7%
Choline 45.2mg 82.2mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.05mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.15mg 6%
Vitamin K 8.2µg 2.4µg 5%
Magnesium 31mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 2.452mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.7µg 3%
Vitamin D 2IU 27IU 3%
Carbs 8.06g 0g 3%
Copper 0.123mg 0.099mg 3%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 296mg 224mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.29mg 1%
Starch 2.25g 1%
Net carbs 5.76g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.47g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.577g 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%
Fructose 0.21g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.016g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
36%
Meatball
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.173g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.