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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.
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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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.
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% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.14mg

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
16% 34% 47% 2%
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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
15% 52% 33%
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%

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 Candy bar
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Candy bar 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.