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Short ribs vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Short ribs and Leek

  • Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Leek is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Short ribs is 109% higher.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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%
Leek
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +3966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +362.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1980%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +391.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3600%
~equal in Iron ~2.1mg

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% 21% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
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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 40% 100% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +513%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +765.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1858.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1180%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.233mg

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
Leek
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1338%
Contains more FatsFats +13893.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +132.4%
Contains more OtherOther +43.8%

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
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19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.166 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +471900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +821.7%
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.
Short ribs Leek
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Leek Opinion
Calories 471kcal 61kcal Short ribs
Protein 21.57g 1.5g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 0.3g Short ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Leek
Net carbs 0g 12.35g Leek
Carbs 0g 14.15g Leek
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 28mg Leek
Calcium 12mg 59mg Leek
Potassium 224mg 180mg Short ribs
Iron 2.31mg 2.1mg Short ribs
Sugar 0g 3.9g Short ribs
Fiber 0g 1.8g Leek
Copper 0.099mg 0.12mg Leek
Zinc 4.88mg 0.12mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 162mg 35mg Short ribs
Sodium 50mg 20mg Leek
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 20.8µg 1µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.03mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 0.4mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.14mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.233mg Leek
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 47µg Leek
Folate 5µg 64µg Leek
Choline 82.2mg 9.5mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 0.004g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.166g Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.012mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg 0.063mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.052mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 0.096mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 0.078mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.018mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.055mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg 0.056mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.025mg Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Leek
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
44%
Short ribs
32%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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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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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.