Salsa vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between salsa and short ribs?
- Salsa is richer in vitamin A, while short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
- Short ribs are lower in sodium.
We used USDA Commodity, salsa and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +20.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2770.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +440% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5100% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
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 | +151.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1338% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20890% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 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 | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1329.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.62µg | 109% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 17.8g | 81% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 41.98g | 64% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 18.88g | 47% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 4.88mg | 43% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 21.57g | 40% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 20.8µg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 94mg | 31% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 471kcal | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 162mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 50mg | 17% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 1.53g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 2.452mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 7g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 2.31mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 270mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.823mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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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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
9%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.771g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2.3)