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Pizza vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pizza and Short ribs?

  • Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Calcium, and Manganese, however, Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Choline.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 92% more.
  • Short ribs contain 28 times less Manganese than Pizza. Pizza contains 0.36mg of Manganese, while Short ribs contain 0.013mg.
  • Short ribs have less Sodium.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types 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.
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +2669.2%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +264.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.31
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Equal in Selenium - 20.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +2669.2%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +264.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.31
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Equal in Selenium - 20.8

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.
Pizza
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin K +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +523.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin K +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +523.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Other +231.5%
Contains more Protein +89.4%
Contains more Fats +333.2%
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Other +231.5%
Contains more Protein +89.4%
Contains more Fats +333.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +623.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.53
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +623.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.53

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 0g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 9.69g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 33.33g 0g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 0g Short ribs
Fiber 2.3g 0g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 12mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 2.31mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 162mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 598mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 1.34mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.105mg 0.099mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.013mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin A 358IU 0IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.29mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.05mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.15mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 2.452mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 93µg 5µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 6.7µg 2.4µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.41mg 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.139mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 0.77mg 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.264mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 0.72mg 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.355mg 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 17mg 94mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 4.465g 17.8g Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 1.53g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Short ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pizza
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.335g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.