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Short ribs vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between short ribs and fireweed

  • Short ribs have more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, fireweed is higher in manganese, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need for manganese, 291% more than short ribs.
  • Fireweed has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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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 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2211.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +940%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51469.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.4mg

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 7.3% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2140%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.137mg

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% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +358%
Contains more FatsFats +1426.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +98.2%
Contains more OtherOther +247.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Fireweed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.013mg 6.704mg 291%
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Saturated fat 17.8g 81%
Fats 41.98g 2.75g 60%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 47%
Calcium 12mg 429mg 42%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Selenium 20.8µg 0.9µg 36%
Magnesium 15mg 156mg 34%
Protein 21.57g 4.71g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.632mg 32%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Folate 5µg 112µg 27%
Copper 0.099mg 0.32mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 1.356mg 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 180µg 20%
Zinc 4.88mg 2.66mg 20%
Calories 471kcal 103kcal 18%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 4.674mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 10%
Phosphorus 162mg 108mg 8%
Potassium 224mg 494mg 8%
Carbs 0g 19.22g 6%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.137mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.033mg 1%
Sodium 50mg 34mg 1%
Iron 2.31mg 2.4mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.62g 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 N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Fireweed
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
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.