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Short ribs vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between short ribs and cashew

  • Short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, yet cashew is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin K.
  • Cashew covers your daily copper needs 233% more than short ribs.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cashew 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 Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1846.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.6%
Contains more IronIron +189.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2117.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12630.8%
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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%
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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 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +746%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1320.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
Cashew
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18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +586.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +247.9%
~equal in Fats ~43.85g

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
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +412.7%

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 Cashew
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Cashew DV% diff.
Copper 0.099mg 2.195mg 233%
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.655mg 71%
Magnesium 15mg 292mg 66%
Phosphorus 162mg 593mg 62%
Iron 2.31mg 6.68mg 55%
Saturated fat 17.8g 7.783g 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 7.845g 42%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.423mg 31%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 34.1µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.417mg 15%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Potassium 224mg 660mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.864mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 23.797g 12%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Carbs 0g 30.19g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 1.062mg 9%
Zinc 4.88mg 5.78mg 8%
Protein 21.57g 18.22g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.058mg 7%
Folate 5µg 25µg 5%
Calories 471kcal 553kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.9mg 4%
Calcium 12mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Fats 41.98g 43.85g 3%
Selenium 20.8µg 19.9µg 2%
Sodium 50mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 26.89g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 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 Cashew
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
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew 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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.