Short ribs vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between short ribs and candy bar
- Short ribs are higher in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and magnesium.
- Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11752% more than short ribs.
- The amount of cholesterol in candy bar is lower.
- 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 Candies, peanut bar.
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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 IronIron | +138.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +23.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +342.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +633.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +681.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9461.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +179.6% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1313.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +229.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69445.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 153mg | 11752% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 0µg | 109% |
Copper | 0.099mg | 0.774mg | 75% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 10.65g | 61% |
Saturated fat | 17.8g | 4.678g | 60% |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 1.243mg | 53% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 7.922mg | 34% |
Cholesterol | 94mg | 0mg | 31% |
Selenium | 20.8µg | 4.7µg | 29% |
Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 4.1mg | 25% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 110mg | 23% |
Phosphorus | 162mg | 308mg | 21% |
Folate | 5µg | 75µg | 18% |
Iron | 2.31mg | 0.97mg | 17% |
Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
Carbs | 0g | 47.4g | 16% |
Fats | 41.98g | 33.7g | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.83mg | 12% |
Protein | 21.57g | 15.5g | 12% |
Choline | 82.2mg | 29.4mg | 10% |
Zinc | 4.88mg | 3.94mg | 9% |
Calcium | 12mg | 78mg | 7% |
Sodium | 50mg | 156mg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 16.721g | 5% |
Potassium | 224mg | 407mg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 27IU | 0IU | 3% |
Calories | 471kcal | 522kcal | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 43.3g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 42.22g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.862mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.823mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.07mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.385mg | 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:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +24.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +2132.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +146.6% |
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
4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.65 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +596.1% |