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Short ribs vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between short ribs and arrowroot

  • Short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet arrowroot is higher in folate, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 109% more than arrowroot.
  • The glycemic index of short ribs is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +674.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2871.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1238.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.22mg

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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +6660%

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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +408.7%
Contains more FatsFats +20890%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +126.1%
Contains more OtherOther +94.5%

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
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +471900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1563%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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 Arrowroot
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Arrowroot DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Folate 5µg 338µg 83%
Saturated fat 17.8g 0.039g 81%
Fats 41.98g 0.2g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 0.004g 47%
Zinc 4.88mg 0.63mg 39%
Selenium 20.8µg 0.7µg 37%
Protein 21.57g 4.24g 35%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Calories 471kcal 65kcal 20%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.092g 10%
Phosphorus 162mg 98mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.143mg 8%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.174mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.059mg 7%
Potassium 224mg 454mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 1.693mg 5%
Carbs 0g 13.39g 4%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.266mg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Copper 0.099mg 0.121mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 25mg 2%
Sodium 50mg 26mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.292mg 1%
Iron 2.31mg 2.22mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 12.09g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Arrowroot
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
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.761g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.