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Rice vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between rice and short ribs

  • Rice has more manganese and folate; however, short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, choline, and iron.
  • Short ribs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 109% more than rice.
  • Rice has 36 times more manganese than short ribs. While rice has 0.472mg of manganese, short ribs have only 0.013mg.
  • Rice has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of rice is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, 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.
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
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 less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3530.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +540%
Contains more IronIron +92.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +895.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +276.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.3%

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.
Rice
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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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1060%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +625%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3814.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +91.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +701.9%
Contains more FatsFats +14892.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21354.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1913.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.077g 17.8g 81%
Fats 0.28g 41.98g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 18.88g 47%
Zinc 0.49mg 4.88mg 40%
Protein 2.69g 21.57g 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Selenium 7.5µg 20.8µg 24%
Manganese 0.472mg 0.013mg 20%
Calories 130kcal 471kcal 17%
Phosphorus 43mg 162mg 17%
Choline 2.1mg 82.2mg 15%
Iron 1.2mg 2.31mg 14%
Folate 58µg 5µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.15mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 1.53g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.22mg 10%
Carbs 28.17g 0g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.05mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 2.452mg 6%
Potassium 35mg 224mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Copper 0.069mg 0.099mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.252mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Sodium 1mg 50mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.29mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 27.77g 0g N/A
Calcium 10mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0.05g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Rice Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Rice
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.723g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $1.3)

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.