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Short ribs vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between short ribs and biscuits

  • Short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6, yet biscuits are richer in vitamin B1, calcium, manganese, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for short ribs is 106% higher.
  • Short ribs contain 31 times more cholesterol than biscuits. Short ribs contain 94mg of cholesterol, while biscuits contain 3mg.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +803.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1858.3%
Contains more IronIron +25.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2807.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~164mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.5µg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3175%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +612%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1120%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +208.1%
Contains more FatsFats +157.5%
Contains more WaterWater +23.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +338.4%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172.1%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.08µg 106%
Saturated fat 17.8g 4.324g 61%
Fats 41.98g 16.3g 40%
Zinc 4.88mg 0.54mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 6.93g 30%
Cholesterol 94mg 3mg 30%
Protein 21.57g 7g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.356mg 26%
Sodium 50mg 580mg 23%
Calcium 12mg 235mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 4.163g 18%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.378mg 16%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Carbs 0g 44.6g 15%
Folate 5µg 61µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.035mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.31mg 12%
Iron 2.31mg 2.9mg 7%
Calories 471kcal 353kcal 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 2.949mg 3%
Potassium 224mg 121mg 3%
Selenium 20.8µg 19.5µg 2%
Copper 0.099mg 0.082mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.285mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Phosphorus 162mg 164mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.161mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.476g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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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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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.