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Short ribs vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between short ribs and crackers?

  • Short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium; however, crackers are richer in vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 109% more.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index (0) than crackers (63).

We used Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types in this article.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +895.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +210.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more IronIron +74.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3676.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.104mg

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +756.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +944.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +732%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2787.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1740%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +224.8%
Contains more FatsFats +58.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1037.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +241.1%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +188.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +758.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Crackers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 13.137g 77%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 69.3µg 56%
Saturated fat 17.8g 5.562g 56%
Zinc 4.88mg 0.49mg 40%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.416mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 6.553g 31%
Protein 21.57g 6.64g 30%
Sodium 50mg 726mg 29%
Selenium 20.8µg 6.7µg 26%
Fats 41.98g 26.43g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.456mg 24%
Iron 2.31mg 4.03mg 22%
Folate 5µg 92µg 22%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.491mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Carbs 0g 61.3g 20%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 3.03mg 18%
Choline 82.2mg 9.6mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 4.352mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.063mg 12%
Phosphorus 162mg 248mg 12%
Calcium 12mg 120mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Potassium 224mg 118mg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.417mg 3%
Calories 471kcal 510kcal 2%
Copper 0.099mg 0.104mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 59g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 676mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.238g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers 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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.