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Short ribs vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between short ribs and arborio rice

  • Short ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and iron, while arborio rice has more manganese and folate.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of short ribs is 0, while the glycemic index of arborio rice is 69.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +761.5%
Contains more IronIron +58.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +390.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2646.2%

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 0% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
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% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1080%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +814%
Contains more FatsFats +21994.7%
Contains more OtherOther +284.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +91.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32451.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2960%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Arborio rice
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Arborio rice DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Saturated fat 17.8g 0.051g 81%
Fats 41.98g 0.19g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 0.058g 47%
Zinc 4.88mg 0.4mg 41%
Protein 21.57g 2.36g 38%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Selenium 20.8µg 7.5µg 24%
Phosphorus 162mg 33mg 18%
Calories 471kcal 130kcal 17%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.357mg 15%
Folate 5µg 59µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.059mg 12%
Iron 2.31mg 1.46mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.164mg 10%
Carbs 0g 28.73g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.05g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.016mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 1.493mg 6%
Potassium 224mg 26mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.397mg 3%
Copper 0.099mg 0.072mg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Sodium 50mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 8mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 28.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Arborio rice
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
43%
Short ribs
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.749g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1.3)

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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.