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Flax vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flax and Short ribs different?

  • Flax is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Flax covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 133% more than Short ribs.
  • Flax is lower in Saturated Fat.

Seeds, flaxseed and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types were used in this article.

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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.
Flax
Flax
9
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +2025%
Contains more Iron +148.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2513.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +296.3%
Contains more Potassium +262.9%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +1132.3%
Contains more Manganese +18992.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Zinc +12.4%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +2025%
Contains more Iron +148.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2513.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +296.3%
Contains more Potassium +262.9%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +1132.3%
Contains more Manganese +18992.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Zinc +12.4%

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.
Flax
Flax
9
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3188%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Folate +1640%
Contains more Vitamin K +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Short ribs
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3188%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Folate +1640%
Contains more Vitamin K +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
3
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +408.2%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Water +413.2%
Equal in Fats - 41.98
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Short ribs
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 Other +408.2%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Water +413.2%
Equal in Fats - 41.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
2
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1777.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.8%
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1777.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 0g Flax
Protein 18.29g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 42.16g 41.98g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 0g Flax
Calories 534kcal 471kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 0g Short ribs
Fiber 27.3g 0g Flax
Calcium 255mg 12mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 2.31mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 15mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 162mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 224mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 50mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 1.22mg 0.099mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.013mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 20.8µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.29mg Flax
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.05mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.15mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 2.452mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.252mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.22mg Flax
Folate 87µg 5µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 4.3µg 2.4µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.142mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.235mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 0.862mg 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.37mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.852mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 1.07mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 17.8g Flax
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 7.527g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 1.53g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.137g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.