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Brown rice vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brown rice and Short ribs

  • Brown rice is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Choline, and Phosphorus.
  • Short ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 109% more than Brown rice.
  • Brown rice contains 75 times more Manganese than Short ribs. While Brown rice contains 0.974mg of Manganese, Short ribs contain only 0.013mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brown rice is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked 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 Magnesium +160%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Manganese +7392.3%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +312.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.3%
Contains more Potassium +160.5%
Contains more Zinc +587.3%
Contains more Selenium +258.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Manganese +7392.3%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +312.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.3%
Contains more Potassium +160.5%
Contains more Zinc +587.3%
Contains more Selenium +258.6%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.452
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
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 B1 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.452

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +96.7%
Contains more Protein +687.2%
Contains more Fats +4227.8%
Contains more Other +65.9%
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +96.7%
Contains more Protein +687.2%
Contains more Fats +4227.8%
Contains more Other +65.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5016.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5016.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 0g Brown rice
Protein 2.74g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 0.97g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 25.58g 0g Brown rice
Calories 123kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 0.24g 0g Short ribs
Fiber 1.6g 0g Brown rice
Calcium 3mg 12mg Short ribs
Iron 0.56mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 39mg 15mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 86mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 4mg 50mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.106mg 0.099mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.974mg 0.013mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.05mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.15mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 2.452mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.252mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 9µg 5µg Brown rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.095mg 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 0.214mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 0.099mg 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.058mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 0.151mg 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.066mg 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 17.8g Brown rice
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 0.369g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 1.53g Short ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice 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
14%
Brown rice
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.