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Short ribs vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between short ribs and Brussels sprouts?

  • Short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, and manganese.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 146% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts are lower in cholesterol.

We used Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Brussels sprouts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more IronIron +65%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1061.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2492.3%

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7275%
Contains more FolateFolate +1120%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.219mg

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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +538.2%
Contains more FatsFats +13893.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +140.8%
Contains more OtherOther +87.7%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +81987%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9900%

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 Brussels sprouts
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 Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 153g 1010%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 177µg 146%
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Saturated fat 17.8g 0.062g 81%
Fats 41.98g 0.3g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 0.023g 47%
Zinc 4.88mg 0.42mg 41%
Protein 21.57g 3.38g 36%
Selenium 20.8µg 1.6µg 35%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Calories 471kcal 43kcal 21%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.337mg 14%
Folate 5µg 61µg 14%
Phosphorus 162mg 69mg 13%
Iron 2.31mg 1.4mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 0.745mg 11%
Choline 82.2mg 19.1mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.139mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.09mg 5%
Potassium 224mg 389mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.88mg 4%
Carbs 0g 8.95g 3%
Copper 0.099mg 0.07mg 3%
Calcium 12mg 42mg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Magnesium 15mg 23mg 2%
Sodium 50mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.309mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.2g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.219mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.076mg 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 Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.738g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.