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Short ribs vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between short ribs and baby food

  • Short ribs have more vitamin B12; however, baby food is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Baby food covers your daily need for iron, 565% more than short ribs.
  • Baby food has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of baby food is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6008.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.1%
Contains more IronIron +1956.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +237.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.5%

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1169%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4776%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1711.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +326.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +760%

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
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.8%
Contains more FatsFats +854.1%
Contains more WaterWater +433.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +352.1%

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
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1465.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.9%

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 Baby food
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Baby food DV% diff.
Iron 2.31mg 47.5mg 565%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 34.714mg 202%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 2.438mg 199%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 2.717mg 197%
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Saturated fat 17.8g 0.769g 77%
Calcium 12mg 733mg 72%
Fats 41.98g 4.4g 58%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 1.206g 44%
Phosphorus 162mg 392mg 33%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Copper 0.099mg 0.334mg 26%
Carbs 0g 73.4g 24%
Zinc 4.88mg 2.4mg 23%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 3.68mg 23%
Magnesium 15mg 100mg 20%
Protein 21.57g 12.2g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 1.074mg 16%
Choline 82.2mg 23.2mg 11%
Folate 5µg 43µg 10%
Selenium 20.8µg 25.9µg 9%
Potassium 224mg 437mg 6%
Calories 471kcal 379kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.189mg 2%
Sodium 50mg 3mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.5µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 1.697g 1%
Net carbs 0g 65.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.87g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.158mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.4mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.477mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 1.041mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.404mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.672mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.653mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.286mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Baby food
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
164%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.031g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.