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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.
Pot roast
Pot roast
8
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.5%
Contains more Selenium +29.8%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Iron - 2.31
Equal in Phosphorus - 162
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Sodium - 50
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Pot roast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.5%
Contains more Selenium +29.8%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Iron - 2.31
Equal in Phosphorus - 162
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Sodium - 50
Equal in Copper - 0.099

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.
Pot roast
Pot roast
7
:
3
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Pot roast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 5%
Short ribs
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 E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pot roast
Pot roast
2
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Water +45.3%
Contains more Fats +119%
Equal in Other - 0.73
Pot roast
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Water +45.3%
Contains more Fats +119%
Equal in Other - 0.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pot roast
Pot roast
1
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.1%
Pot roast
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Pot roast Short ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Short ribs Opinion
Protein 28.94g 21.57g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 297kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 16mg 12mg Pot roast
Iron 2.42mg 2.31mg Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 174mg 162mg Pot roast
Potassium 231mg 224mg Pot roast
Sodium 47mg 50mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 4.88mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.099mg
Manganese 0.01mg 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 27µg 20.8µg Pot roast
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.29mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.05mg Pot roast
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.15mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 2.452mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.252mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.22mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg 5µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.142mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg 0.862mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.981mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 1.716mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 1.823mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.562mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.852mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 1.07mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.688mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 94mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 7.548g 17.8g Pot roast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Short ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
44%
Pot roast
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.252g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
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)

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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.