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Short ribs vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between short ribs and cocoa solids

  • Short ribs have more vitamin B12; however, cocoa solids are higher in copper, manganese, fiber, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily need for copper, 410% more than short ribs.
  • Cocoa solids have less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of cocoa solids is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3226.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +580.4%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +3726.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +353.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29415.4%

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% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +585%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.254mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg

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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +206.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1090.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +694.5%
~equal in Protein ~19.6g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +313.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +247.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.7%

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 Cocoa solids
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 Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.099mg 3.788mg 410%
Manganese 0.013mg 3.837mg 166%
Fiber 0g 37g 148%
Iron 2.31mg 13.86mg 144%
Magnesium 15mg 499mg 115%
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Phosphorus 162mg 734mg 82%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Fats 41.98g 13.7g 44%
Saturated fat 17.8g 8.07g 44%
Potassium 224mg 1524mg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 4.57g 36%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Carbs 0g 57.9g 19%
Zinc 4.88mg 6.81mg 18%
Choline 82.2mg 12mg 13%
Selenium 20.8µg 14.3µg 12%
Calories 471kcal 228kcal 12%
Calcium 12mg 128mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.118mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.44g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.241mg 7%
Folate 5µg 32µg 7%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Protein 21.57g 19.6g 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 2.185mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.078mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.1mg 1%
Sodium 50mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.75g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.254mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.339mg 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 Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.73g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids 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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.