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Short ribs vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between short ribs and coconut milk

  • Short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, choline, and vitamin B2, yet coconut milk is higher in manganese and copper.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 109% more than coconut milk.
  • 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 Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more IronIron +40.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +628.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +235.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6946.2%

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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more CholineCholine +867.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +841.9%
Contains more FatsFats +76.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +89.3%
~equal in Other ~0.71g

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1761.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +486.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Coconut milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 1.014g 45%
Protein 21.57g 2.29g 39%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.916mg 39%
Zinc 4.88mg 0.67mg 38%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Fats 41.98g 23.84g 28%
Selenium 20.8µg 6.2µg 27%
Copper 0.099mg 0.266mg 19%
Saturated fat 17.8g 21.14g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.033mg 14%
Choline 82.2mg 8.5mg 13%
Calories 471kcal 230kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 0.76mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Phosphorus 162mg 100mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.261g 8%
Iron 2.31mg 1.64mg 8%
Magnesium 15mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Folate 5µg 16µg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.54g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.026mg 2%
Sodium 50mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.183mg 1%
Potassium 224mg 263mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.34g N/A
Calcium 12mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.053mg 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 Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.