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Short ribs vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Short ribs and Foie gras

  • Short ribs have more Zinc, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 282% more than Short ribs.
  • Foie gras has 5 times less Zinc than Short ribs. Short ribs have 4.88mg of Zinc, while Foie gras has 0.92mg.
  • Foie gras contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +430.4%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Copper +304%
Contains more Manganese +823.1%
Contains more Selenium +111.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +430.4%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Copper +304%
Contains more Manganese +823.1%
Contains more Selenium +111.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +376.2%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +258.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.51
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +376.2%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +258.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.51

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +89.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +317.8%
Equal in Fats - 43.84
Equal in Water - 37.04
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Protein +89.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +317.8%
Equal in Fats - 43.84
Equal in Water - 37.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.6%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.6%

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 Foie gras
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 21.57g 11.4g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 471kcal 462kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 2.31mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 162mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 224mg 138mg Short ribs
Sodium 50mg 697mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 0.92mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.013mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 20.8µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.06mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.862mg 0.507mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.606mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 1.029mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 0.863mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.27mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.567mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg 0.719mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.303mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 150mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 14.45g Foie gras
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.84g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Foie gras
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Short ribs
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.