Short ribs vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are short ribs and asparagus different?
- Short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and choline; however, asparagus is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for short ribs is 109% higher.
- Short ribs have a lower glycemic index (0) than asparagus (32).
Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Asparagus, raw are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +803.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +211.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +804.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1115.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +413.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +289.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +186% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1633.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +940% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +880.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34883.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +161% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2960% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 0µg | 109% |
| Saturated fat | 17.8g | 0.04g | 81% |
| Fats | 41.98g | 0.12g | 64% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 0g | 47% |
| Protein | 21.57g | 2.2g | 39% |
| Zinc | 4.88mg | 0.54mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 2.3µg | 34% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 41.6µg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 0mg | 31% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 20kcal | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 52mg | 16% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 16mg | 12% |
| Folate | 5µg | 52µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.189mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 0.05g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.091mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 0.978mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.143mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 1.13mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.158mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 2.14mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.141mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 202mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.88g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.862mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.823mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.07mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.049mg | 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 |
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.76g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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