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Short ribs vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between short ribs and mozzarella

  • Short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, and choline, yet mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily calcium needs 72% more than short ribs.
  • Short ribs contain 20 times more vitamin B3 than mozzarella. While short ribs contain 2.452mg of vitamin B3, mozzarella contains only 0.12mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in mozzarella 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 Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.8%
Contains more IronIron +824%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5991.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +223.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68%

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1943.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +145.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +39.7%
Contains more OtherOther +228.8%

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% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +289.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Mozzarella DV% diff.
Calcium 12mg 731mg 72%
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.92µg 71%
Phosphorus 162mg 524mg 52%
Fats 41.98g 17.1g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 4.844g 35%
Saturated fat 17.8g 10.867g 32%
Iron 2.31mg 0.25mg 26%
Zinc 4.88mg 3.13mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.34mg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 137µg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 0.12mg 15%
Cholesterol 94mg 54mg 13%
Choline 82.2mg 18.4mg 12%
Protein 21.57g 27.5g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.08mg 11%
Calories 471kcal 280kcal 10%
Selenium 20.8µg 15.7µg 9%
Copper 0.099mg 0.027mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.509g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 5%
Potassium 224mg 95mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 13IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.3µg 2%
Sodium 50mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.15mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.1g 1%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.8µg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.23g N/A
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.933g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.