Short ribs vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between short ribs and American cheese
- Short ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline, while American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% higher.
- American cheese contains 32 times less vitamin B3 than short ribs. Short ribs contain 2.452mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese contains 0.076mg.
- The amount of sodium in short ribs is lower.
- Short ribs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of short ribs is 0, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 | +69.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +266.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8608.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +295.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +215.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3126.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +307.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +74.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +127.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +175.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +827.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +129.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19% |
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Saturated fat
~18.057g
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 12mg | 1045mg | 103% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 1671mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 641mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 1.5µg | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 250µg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 8.236g | 27% |
| Zinc | 4.88mg | 2.49mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 0.63mg | 21% |
| Fats | 41.98g | 31.79g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 0.076mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.054mg | 13% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 36.2mg | 8% |
| Protein | 21.57g | 18.13g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.234mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 371kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 132mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.403mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 1.286g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 17.8g | 18.057g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 23IU | 1% |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 20.2µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.862mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.823mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.07mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
43%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1621mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Short ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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