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Pumpkin vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pumpkin and short ribs

  • Pumpkin has more vitamin A; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B6.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily vitamin A needs 170% more than short ribs.
  • Pumpkin contains less saturated fat.
  • Pumpkin has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pumpkin is 52, while the glycemic index of short ribs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin, raw 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 8.6% 6.3% 30% 30% 42% 8.7% 19% 0.13% 16% 1.6%
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 +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +861.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more IronIron +188.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6833.3%

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 30% 142% 21% 0% 13% 25% 11% 18% 14% 0% 2.8% 12% 4.5%
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 EVitamin E +265.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +308.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +902.4%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 +156.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2057%
Contains more FatsFats +41880%
~equal in Other ~0.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 19% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.005 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +145130.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.052g 17.8g 81%
Fats 0.1g 41.98g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 18.88g 47%
Vitamin A 426µg 0µg 47%
Zinc 0.32mg 4.88mg 41%
Protein 1g 21.57g 41%
Selenium 0.3µg 20.8µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Calories 26kcal 471kcal 22%
Iron 0.8mg 2.31mg 19%
Phosphorus 44mg 162mg 17%
Choline 8.2mg 82.2mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.22mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 2.452mg 12%
Vitamin C 9mg 0mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 1.53g 10%
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.29mg 5%
Manganese 0.125mg 0.013mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Potassium 340mg 224mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.15mg 3%
Folate 16µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Copper 0.127mg 0.099mg 3%
Carbs 6.5g 0g 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Sodium 1mg 50mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.252mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.4µg 1%
Net carbs 6g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.76g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.046mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.054mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Pumpkin
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.748g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.