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Orange vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are oranges and short ribs different?

  • Oranges are richer in vitamin C, while short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and choline.
  • Short ribs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 109% more than oranges.
  • Oranges are lower in saturated fat.
  • Oranges have a higher glycemic index (45) than short ribs (0).

Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types were 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
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 CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.8%
Contains more IronIron +2210%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains more ZincZinc +6871.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1057.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4060%

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.
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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 177% 3.7% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +769.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +878.6%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.252mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 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 +142.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2194.7%
Contains more FatsFats +34883.3%
Contains more OtherOther +65.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +81987%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6020%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Orange Short ribs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.015g 17.8g 81%
Fats 0.12g 41.98g 64%
Vitamin C 53.2mg 0mg 59%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 18.88g 47%
Zinc 0.07mg 4.88mg 44%
Protein 0.94g 21.57g 41%
Selenium 0.5µg 20.8µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Iron 0.1mg 2.31mg 28%
Phosphorus 14mg 162mg 21%
Calories 47kcal 471kcal 21%
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 2.452mg 14%
Choline 8.4mg 82.2mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.22mg 12%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 1.53g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.15mg 8%
Folate 30µg 5µg 6%
Copper 0.045mg 0.099mg 6%
Carbs 11.75g 0g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Calcium 40mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Sodium 0mg 50mg 2%
Manganese 0.025mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 181mg 224mg 1%
Magnesium 10mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 9.35g 0g N/A
Sugar 9.35g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.252mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.015mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.023mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.04mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Orange Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
21%
Orange
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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?
Orange
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.785g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $1.9)

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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.