Pot roast vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pot roast and Short ribs
- Pot roast has more Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Choline, while Short ribs has more Vitamin B12, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 51% higher.
- Short ribs contain 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Pot roast. Pot roast contains 0.571mg of Vitamin B5, while Short ribs contain 0.252mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Short ribs are lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 | +26.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30% |
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 | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.9 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +119% |
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Carbs
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Other
~0.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.708 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 | -57.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +130.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 297kcal | 471kcal |
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| Protein | 28.94g | 21.57g |
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| Fats | 19.17g | 41.98g |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 94mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 27IU |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 224mg |
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| Iron | 2.42mg | 2.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.099mg | |
| Zinc | 6.66mg | 4.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 174mg | 162mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 50mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 27µg | 20.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.105mg | 2.452mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.252mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 2.62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 110.2mg | 82.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.548g | 17.8g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.175g | 18.88g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.708g | 1.53g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.862mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.317mg | 0.981mg |
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| Leucine | 2.302mg | 1.716mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.823mg |
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| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0.562mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.852mg |
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| Valine | 1.436mg | 1.07mg |
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| Histidine | 0.924mg | 0.688mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
45%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.252g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)