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Chia seeds vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chia seeds and short ribs

  • Chia seeds are richer in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, iron, selenium, and calcium, yet short ribs are richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for chia seeds is 138% higher.
  • Chia seeds contain 209 times more manganese than short ribs. Chia seeds contain 2.723mg of manganese, while short ribs contain 0.013mg.
  • Chia seeds contain less saturated fat.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index than chia seeds.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +2133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5158.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.7%
Contains more IronIron +234.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +430.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20846.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.4%
~equal in Zinc ~4.88mg

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
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 EVitamin E +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 OtherOther +557.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.4%
Contains more FatsFats +36.6%
Contains more WaterWater +515.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 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 -81.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1446.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +717.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Short ribs DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 1.53g 148%
Fiber 34.4g 0g 138%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.013mg 118%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Phosphorus 860mg 162mg 100%
Copper 0.924mg 0.099mg 92%
Magnesium 335mg 15mg 76%
Iron 7.72mg 2.31mg 68%
Saturated fat 3.33g 17.8g 66%
Selenium 55.2µg 20.8µg 63%
Calcium 631mg 12mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.05mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 18.88g 41%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 2.452mg 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 17%
Fats 30.74g 41.98g 17%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Carbs 42.12g 0g 14%
Folate 49µg 5µg 11%
Protein 16.54g 21.57g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 5%
Potassium 407mg 224mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Zinc 4.58mg 4.88mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Calories 486kcal 471kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.29mg 1%
Sodium 16mg 50mg 1%
Net carbs 7.72g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds 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
32%
Chia seeds
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.