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Short ribs vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between short ribs and avocadoes

  • Short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and phosphorus, yet avocadoes are higher in fiber, vitamin B5, and folate.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 109% more than avocadoes.
  • 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 Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more IronIron +320%
Contains more ZincZinc +662.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +992.3%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg

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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +613.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +451.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +775%
Contains more FolateFolate +1520%

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% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +978.5%
Contains more FatsFats +186.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +105%
Contains more OtherOther +116.4%

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
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +92.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.7%

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 Avocado
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Avocado DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Saturated fat 17.8g 2.126g 71%
Fats 41.98g 14.66g 42%
Zinc 4.88mg 0.64mg 39%
Protein 21.57g 2g 39%
Selenium 20.8µg 0.4µg 37%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 1.389mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 9.799g 23%
Iron 2.31mg 0.55mg 22%
Folate 5µg 81µg 19%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 21µg 16%
Phosphorus 162mg 52mg 16%
Calories 471kcal 160kcal 16%
Choline 82.2mg 14.2mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2.07mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Copper 0.099mg 0.19mg 10%
Potassium 224mg 485mg 8%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.142mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 1.738mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.257mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Carbs 0g 8.53g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 1.816g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.13mg 2%
Sodium 50mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.067mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.83g N/A
Calcium 12mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Avocado
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%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.674g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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