Short ribs vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between short ribs and cervelat?
- Short ribs are richer in zinc and phosphorus, while cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 120% higher.
- Cervelat has 2 times less zinc than short ribs. Short ribs have 4.88mg of zinc, while cervelat has 2.56mg.
- Cervelat is lower in saturated fat.
- Cervelat has a higher glycemic index (28) than short ribs (0).
We used Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean, and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +13.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +90.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +51.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +31.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +84.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +57.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +109.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 5.5µg | 120% |
Sodium | 50mg | 1300mg | 54% |
Saturated fat | 17.8g | 11.51g | 29% |
Zinc | 4.88mg | 2.56mg | 21% |
Fats | 41.98g | 30.43g | 18% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.6mg | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 12.97g | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.33mg | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 4.31mg | 12% |
Protein | 21.57g | 17.45g | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 162mg | 111mg | 7% |
Cholesterol | 94mg | 74mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.099mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 5% | |
Calories | 471kcal | 362kcal | 5% |
Iron | 2.31mg | 2.04mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 1.1µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 27IU | 44IU | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 1.2g | 2% |
Carbs | 0g | 3.33g | 1% |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
Selenium | 20.8µg | 20.3µg | 1% |
Potassium | 224mg | 260mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
Choline | 82.2mg | 78.9mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 3.33g | N/A |
Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
Calcium | 12mg | 9mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 0.85g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.823mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.07mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.688mg | 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:
17.45 g
Fats:
30.43 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
45.18 g
Other:
3.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +38% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +26.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +394.5% |
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
11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.3% |