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Short ribs vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between short ribs and gingerbread

  • Short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus, yet gingerbread is richer in manganese, magnesium, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for short ribs is 107% higher.
  • Short ribs contain 13 times more zinc than gingerbread. Short ribs contain 4.88mg of zinc, while gingerbread contains 0.39mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less saturated fat.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more ZincZinc +1151.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +491.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96%
Contains more IronIron +24.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5153.8%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4266.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +560%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.162mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +453.1%
Contains more FatsFats +156%
Contains more WaterWater +27.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +242.5%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +165%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.06µg 107%
Saturated fat 17.8g 4.122g 62%
Zinc 4.88mg 0.39mg 41%
Fats 41.98g 16.4g 39%
Protein 21.57g 3.9g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 7.124g 29%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.683mg 29%
Cholesterol 94mg 32mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 4.216g 18%
Carbs 0g 49.2g 16%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Phosphorus 162mg 54mg 15%
Magnesium 15mg 70mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.19mg 12%
Sodium 50mg 327mg 12%
Copper 0.099mg 0.195mg 11%
Selenium 20.8µg 16.3µg 8%
Iron 2.31mg 2.88mg 7%
Folate 5µg 33µg 7%
Potassium 224mg 439mg 6%
Calcium 12mg 71mg 6%
Calories 471kcal 356kcal 6%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 1.738mg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.375mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.162mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 49.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g 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 Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.678g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.