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Short ribs vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between short ribs and cauliflower

  • Short ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, cauliflower is higher in vitamin C and folate.
  • Short ribs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 109% more than cauliflower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Cauliflower, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1707.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1092.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +383.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +545.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1040%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg

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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1023.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14892.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +157.8%
~equal in Other ~0.76g

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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55429.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4835.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Saturated fat 17.8g 0.13g 80%
Fats 41.98g 0.28g 64%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 0.034g 47%
Zinc 4.88mg 0.27mg 42%
Protein 21.57g 1.92g 39%
Selenium 20.8µg 0.6µg 37%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Iron 2.31mg 0.42mg 24%
Calories 471kcal 25kcal 22%
Phosphorus 162mg 44mg 17%
Folate 5µg 57µg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 0.507mg 12%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 15.5µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.031g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.667mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Copper 0.099mg 0.039mg 7%
Choline 82.2mg 44.3mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.06mg 7%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.155mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.184mg 3%
Carbs 0g 4.97g 2%
Potassium 224mg 299mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 22mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.08mg 1%
Sodium 50mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.97g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.91g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.