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Short ribs vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Short ribs and Amaranth grain

  • Short ribs have more Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily Manganese needs 37% more than Short ribs.
  • Amaranth grain has 10 times less Vitamin B3 than Short ribs. Short ribs have 2.452mg of Vitamin B3, while Amaranth grain has 0.235mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 Potassium +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +467.4%
Contains more Selenium +278.2%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Copper +50.5%
Contains more Manganese +6469.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.1
Equal in Phosphorus - 148
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +467.4%
Contains more Selenium +278.2%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Copper +50.5%
Contains more Manganese +6469.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.1
Equal in Phosphorus - 148

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 E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +943.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +340%
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%
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% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +943.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +340%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +467.6%
Contains more Fats +2557%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +110.4%
Equal in Other - 0.77
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +467.6%
Contains more Fats +2557%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +110.4%
Equal in Other - 0.77

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 21.57g 3.8g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 1.58g Short ribs
Carbs 0g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 471kcal 102kcal Short ribs
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 12mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.31mg 2.1mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 162mg 148mg Short ribs
Potassium 224mg 135mg Short ribs
Sodium 50mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 4.88mg 0.86mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.013mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 20.8µg 5.5µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.19mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.015mg Short ribs
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.022mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 0.235mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.113mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 17.8g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Amaranth grain
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
44%
Short ribs
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.