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.
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% |
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.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
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% |