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Short ribs vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between short ribs and chocolate

  • Short ribs have more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 103% more than short ribs.
  • Chocolate has 12 times less cholesterol than short ribs. Short ribs have 94mg of cholesterol, while chocolate has 8mg.
  • Chocolate has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of short ribs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +593.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +873.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.6%
Contains more IronIron +247.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +938.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10815.4%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1039.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +237.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +342%
Contains more FatsFats +34.2%
Contains more WaterWater +3582.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +132.9%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~18.519g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.099mg 1.028mg 103%
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.23µg 100%
Iron 2.31mg 8.02mg 71%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.419mg 61%
Protein 21.57g 4.88g 33%
Selenium 20.8µg 3µg 32%
Magnesium 15mg 146mg 31%
Cholesterol 94mg 8mg 29%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Zinc 4.88mg 2.01mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 9.54g 23%
Carbs 0g 61.17g 20%
Fats 41.98g 31.28g 16%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.042mg 14%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 0.725mg 11%
Potassium 224mg 559mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.05mg 8%
Phosphorus 162mg 206mg 6%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 8.1µg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Calcium 12mg 56mg 4%
Calories 471kcal 546kcal 4%
Saturated fat 17.8g 18.519g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 1.092g 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.025mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.54mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.297mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Sodium 50mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g 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 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.719g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.